The Southeast Asian nation, which became the world’s largest recipient of discarded plastic from wealthy countries after China’s 2018 import ban, introduced amended customs regulations on 1 July that prohibit… read more →
Try to conceptualise the financial landscape of 1921. In the direct aftermath of the First World War, many European economies were burdened by war debts and reparations, particularly Germany under… read more →
Cross-border payments are stuck in the past: paradoxically, especially for the businesses shaping the future. As global trade grapples with geopolitical tensions, compliance pressures, and accelerating digital transformation, business-to-business (B2B)… read more →
Earlier this week, global trade technology company IQAX became the first in the world to have its electronic bill of lading (eBL) solution go live with the Digital Container Shipping… read more →
TBTs are non-tariff barriers — such as standards, certifications, and conformity assessments — that are less well-known than tariffs but more impactful. In this context, the US tariff strategy should… read more →
The announcement, made yesterday at the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo meeting in Changsha, China, extends Beijing’s existing duty-free arrangements beyond the continent’s least developed countries to include middle-income… read more →
Resilience in banking and digital trade Resilience in banking comes down to preparation. Burwell said, “When I hear the word resilience, I think of how you respond to risks in… read more →
Mikael Björknert, the Swedish banker who became chief executive of Privatbank in January, told Trade Finance Global (TFG) that Ukraine’s economy was performing better than many expected, with GDP growth… read more →
The USDB token, unveiled this week, is backed entirely by US and Brazilian government bonds and will be subject to regular audits, according to the São Paulo-based company. The stablecoin… read more →
Similarly, both Indonesia and Thailand promoted an FTA with the GCC in February 2025, targeting a deal by the end of 2025, while Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)… read more →
