South Africa’s Private Sector Contracts as Weak Demand and Fuel Costs Hit Businesses
Johannesburg: South Africa’s private-sector economy came under renewed pressure in September, with business activity contracting at its fastest pace since...
Supply Chain
World Bank Warns Global Food Security Remains Vulnerable Amid Rising Costs
Washington: Global food and nutrition security remains fragile as higher fertilizer costs, supply-chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to create...
OECD Examines Traceability to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a new report examining how traceability can help strengthen the...
Singapore and Thailand Deepen Strategic Partnership With Focus on AI, Energy and Trade
Singapore and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a broader programme of cooperation covering artificial intelligence, energy...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Puts Global Energy and Trade at Risk as Shipping Traffic Remains Disrupted
AI Generated Photo The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman,...
Kamarajar Port Records Strongest-Ever Monthly Container and Rail Performance
Kamarajar Port in Tamil Nadu has reported a significant improvement in its operational performance, recording its best-ever monthly container-handling and...
Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian E-Commerce Network, Putting Thousands of Small Businesses Under Pressure
Moscow — A series of drone attacks targeting logistics infrastructure in Russia has begun affecting the country's fast-growing e-commerce sector,...
Europe’s Historic Heatwave Pushes Major Rivers to Record Lows, Triggering Energy and Supply Chain Crisis
Brussels, Europe: An intense and prolonged heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed several of the continent's most important rivers to...
Indian Railways Accelerates Freight Growth with Strong Performance in July 2026
Indian Railways continues to strengthen its position as the backbone of the country's logistics network, recording robust freight growth in...
Israel Moves to Ban Imports Made with Forced Labour, Aligning Trade Policy with Human Rights Standards
In a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening ethical trade practices and protecting human rights, the Israeli government has approved...
Agri Infrastructure Fund Crosses Major Milestone, Strengthening India’s Farm Economy Through Modern Infrastructure
India's agricultural transformation is gathering momentum as the Agri Infrastructure Fund (AIF) continues to expand rural infrastructure across the country....
