June 11, 2026 TOKYO – The government has begun preparations for the establishment of a new organization to support the nation’s defense industry through measures including the promotion of defense equipment exports, several government sources said. The new entity will likely take the form of an independent administrative agency whose activities will involve public-private partnerships...Read More

Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday the end of a ban it imposed on Lebanese imports five years ago, marking a major step in attempts to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries. {{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}} The kingdom slapped a ban on Lebanese fruits and vegetables in 2021, saying they were being used to smuggle drugs. In one...Read More

Rejecting US allegations of excess manufacturing capacity, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) on Wednesday asserted that India does not suffer from overcapacity and that production in sectors such as steel and textiles is primarily geared towards meeting growing domestic demand rather than generating export surpluses. Speaking on the issue, DGTR Director General and...Read More

Customs data reveal a marked jump in imports through May, while exports remain concentrated in food products and a few key markets. In January–May 2026, Ukraine’s trade turnover showed activity in imports and exports: total imports amounted to USD 40.5 billion, and exports to USD 17.5 billion. The information was published through the official Telegram...Read More

India offers quality, continuity and affordability in healthcare supply chains | Photo Credit: HRAUN The Indian pharmaceutical industry has grown from about $20 billion in 2014 to nearly $60 billion in 2026, and is expected to touch $130 billion by 2030, with exports alone looking to clock $50 billion, said Mohit Yadav, Joint Secretary, Department of...Read More

Govt approves import of Gas Oil, Jet A-1 fuel, Furnace Oil, Octane DHAKA, June 10, 2026 (BSS) – The government has approved the import of various petroleum products to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply across the country during the June-August 2026 period. The approvals were granted at the 26th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on...Read More

Even as the International Monetary Fund warns of a global demand slowdown for critical minerals due to geopolitical shocks in the Middle East, the Democratic Republic of Congo is projecting confidence. For a country so deeply embedded in global commodity cycles, this calm not driven by complacency, but by strategy, which has put Kinshasa at...Read More

Companies have been able to mitigate some of the costs and uncertainty caused by the president’s tariffs by seeking shelter in foreign trade zones. They’re specially-designated areas, typically near ports and airports, that are legally considered to be outside of U.S. customs territory. Historically, FTZs have allowed companies to import tariff-free and then use those...Read More

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has secured a 10-year marine services contract for the Southern Energy FLNG project in Argentina, marking APSEZ’s entry into South America and extending its international marine services footprint to a new continent. The contract was awarded to APSEZ’s step-down subsidiary Adani Harbour International FZCO through a 51:49 joint venture...Read More

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The amount of foreign steel entering the United States inched nearly 6% higher in April from the previous month but remains about 30% lower on a year-to-date basis as Section 232 tariffs continue to disrupt...Read More