Rising tensions in the Middle East since 28 February have pushed global shipping costs up by 25% over the past month, making business operations more expensive. Against this backdrop, the cost of export-import trade through inland container depots (ICDs) is set to rise further after depot operators announced an 8.5% increase in container handling charges,...Read More

by Alimat Aliyeva Japan has introduced its most significant overhaul of defense export rules in decades, easing long-standing restrictions on the shipment of military equipment abroad, AzerNEWS reports. The updated policy opens the door for exports of more advanced systems, including warships, missiles, and other high-tech defense products — a major shift from the country’s...Read More

US envoy discusses wheat import issue with State Minister for Food Abdul Bari Staff Correspondent A delegation led by the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Mr. Brent T Christensen, paid a courtesy call on the State Minister In- charge of the Ministry of Food and Public Administration, Md. Abdul Bari MP, at the office of the...Read More

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By Yang Yuan-ting / Staff reporter The quarantine standards for imported potatoes used for processing are the same as those governing domestic potatoes, and any potatoes showing signs of sprouting, rot, or mold must be disposed of and destroyed entirely, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA) said yesterday. The US Trade Representative’s 2026...Read More

TOKYO – The Japanese government revised limits on defense equipment exports Tuesday to enable the sale of weapons overseas, as it seeks to boost security cooperation with partner countries. The changes, approved by the Cabinet and the National Security Council, come as the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a national security hawk, aims to...Read More

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