It is generally agreed that adoption of electronic trade documents will lead to efficiency – both in terms of time and costs. Let’s consider the example of a bill of… read more →
It’s been exactly one year since the so-called ‘Liberation Day’, when US President Donald Trump shocked global markets by declaring that the US would be pursuing its “economic independence.” What… 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 →
Since the conflict in the Middle East erupted, spikes in energy and agricultural prices have busied the minds of manufacturers, farmers, retailers, and consumers everywhere. The conflict has led to… 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 →
London, 25 March 2026: OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has completed a $25 million loan-on-loan facility to Trade Finance Partners (TFP), marking its first transaction in the… read more →
Last week, the Colombian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism held the first ‘CELAC-Africa High Level Forum’ in Bogotá. The forum was part of a broader initiative to strengthen the… read more →
The recent tensions concerning the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to reach far beyond just mere shipping routes. Traders and shipowners are now confronting a different kind of disruption –… read more →
As geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions continue to reshape global commerce, corporations are increasingly reassessing their operational infrastructure. In doing so, many are being forced to rethink how they… read more →
For more than a decade, trade digitalisation has been positioned as inevitable, given the benefits it promises: smoother processes, improved transparency, and better access to finance. Platforms have multiplied, application… read more →
