The trade finance gap continues to sit at a persistent $2.5 trillion. The latest Asian Development Bank (ADB) survey on the gap identifies a subtle decrease in the percentage of… read more →
South-East Asia is a critical region for the global economy. With a GDP of $6.36 trillion, Indonesia alone is the world’s sixth-largest economy, surpassing Brazil, France, and the UK. As… read more →
Global banks have been under significant pressure to modernise trade finance. At the 2026 BAFT Europe Forum, held in London, one of the closing panels, ‘Transaction Banking Global Leaders –… read more →
In 2025, Pakistan was ranked the world’s second-best emerging economy for financial stability by Bloomberg, recognised for its consistent improvement in financial credibility and steady reduction in default risk. Trade… read more →
In 2023, digital payments accounted for 50% of transactions across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and this is projected to reach $416.60 billion by 2028. This growth comes… read more →
On Tuesday, 31 March, the Dutch Senate adopted legislation amending Book 8 of the Civil Code to grant legal recognition to electronic bills of lading (eBLs) in maritime freight transport.… read more →
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) form the foundation of the Indian economy. They account for 29% of the nation’s GDP and 49% of its exports, and are looking to… read more →
All vessels are required to sail under a flag, providing them with a nationality and legal jurisdiction for their operations in international waters. The flag state is responsible for ensuring… read more →
On Thursday, 26 March, the World Trade Organization (WTO) commenced its 14th biennial meeting in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The conference, attended by trade ministers from across the world, aims to reform… read more →
In recent years, countries in South Asia have experienced significant political shifts, driven largely by mass mobilisation among a highly politically active youth. In 2024, student-led uprisings in Bangladesh led… read more →
