Africa continues to lag behind in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to end hunger by 2030. A new study highlights how structural dependence on external food systems, combined with economic and environmental pressures, is reshaping the region’s food security landscape. The study, titled “Importing Insecurity? The Paradox of...Read More

Belgian exports declined more sharply than global trade in 2024, while the country’s reliance on imports from outside the European Union continued to grow. At the same time, Belgium stands out for its relatively strong investment in research and development. These findings come from the first edition of the Belgian Competitiveness Overview, a new annual...Read More

China’s fuel oil imports for March dropped nine per cent month-on-month to 2.43 million tonnes in March, the customs data showed. Chinese refinery throughput fell after the Iran war curbed run rates, weighing on fuel oil feedstock appetite, trade sources said. Stronger fuel oil values relative to crude also slowed purchases, with cracks for high-sulphur...Read More

As global construction demand shifts, Ceramic & Porcelain’s focus on high-margin exports could unlock steady growth amid regional volatility. Here’s why U.S. and English-speaking market investors should watch this Egyptian-listed play on building materials. ISIN: EGS3C111C019 You might wonder if Ceramic & Porcelain stock (EGS3C111C019), listed on the Egyptian Exchange, offers a compelling angle for...Read More

The BDEW views the REPowerEU Regulation and the Methane Regulation as obstacles to urgently needed gas imports. According to the DIHK, a coordinated European effort to fill gas storage facilities over the coming months is essential to prevent electricity prices from rising further. 20. April 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read 20. April 2026...Read More

Damascus, April 19 (SANA)    Experts and industry representatives said adopting ISO quality standards is essential to enhancing the competitiveness of Syrian industrial products and expanding their access to regional and international markets amid the country’s economic opening phase. They said companies whose products meet internationally recognized quality requirements gain stronger market credibility and better opportunities...Read More