The expansion of China's manufacturing sector accelerated midway in the final quarter of the year, according to S&P Global Ratings. Higher new work inflows, including from...
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Avoiding unnecessary freight spend, preparedness to act decisively and quickly, and understanding actual transit times to choose the right carrier will help shippers protect...
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $350 million loan to support India's logistics reforms under the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem Programme....
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her counterparts from MERCOSUR countries have finalised talks for an EU-MERCOSUR partnership agreement. The pact will...
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US economic activity slightly expanded in most Federal Reserve districts since early October, with subdued employment growth, a modest rise in inflation and future optimism...
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In September 2024, total market production in the EU fell by 0.6 per cent, while in the euro area, it decreased by 0.7 per cent, driven by declines in industrial production...
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President Joe Biden recently announced over $560 million in new funding for infrastructure projects along the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor, bringing the total US investments...
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In Q3 2024, GDP grew by 0.4 per cent QoQ in both the euro area and EU, with annual growth of 0.9 per cent and 1.0 per cent, respectively. Ireland led GDP growth at 3.5 per...
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Yara, the first in Brazil to produce ammonia from renewable biomethane, has delivered its first lower-carbon product. Made from sugarcane waste, biomethane reduces emissions...
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Sanjay Malhotra, Secretary (Revenue), Ministry of Finance, will succeed Shaktikanta Das as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) starting December 11, 2024. Das, the...
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Vietnam saw a trade surplus of $24.31 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, with trade turnover hitting $715.55 billion—up by 15.4 per cent YoY. Export turnover during...
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Descartes Systems Group's 2024 Supply Chain Intelligence Report reveals global trade challenges, with 48 per cent of executives citing rising tariffs and trade barriers as...
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The British Chambers of Commerce's quarterly forecast has revised down growth expectations for the UK for 2024 to 0.8 per cent from 1.1 per cent earlier, but marginally improved...
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ICE cotton prices have been declining for 6 consecutive sessions, largely due to a stronger US dollar which has made cotton more expensive for international buyers. Market...
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The Council for the Development of Cambodia approved 40 new investment projects and three production-expansion plans valued at $940 million in November, creating an estimated...
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Texworld NYC has announced the launch of its Industry Insight Series at Winter 2025 edition. The one-day paid event will feature a keynote by Business of Fashion president...
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The Global Sourcing Expo, Melbourne 2024 drew over 4,700 visitors and 1,000 exhibitors from 20+ countries, marking a 29 per cent rise in attendance. Key highlights included...
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Polish textile industry social partners adopted the Warsaw Declaration, committing to competitiveness and a green, digital transition. Under the EU-backed StitchTogether...
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Texworld NYC will feature emtec Electronic showcasing its award-winning TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer, which measures and digitises fabric haptics such as softness and smoothness....
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Lenzing Group has partnered with CPL Prodotti Chimici and Oniverse to promote sustainability in the textile industry. They will use LENZING Acetic Acid Biobased, a biorefinery...
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KPS Capital Partners has agreed to acquire INEOS Composites for $1.785 billion, with completion expected in 2025. INEOS Composites, a global leader in specialty resins for...
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Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent and the rate on exchange settlement balances at 4.25 per cent amid ongoing high inflation levels....
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PQ, a global producer of silicates, has agreed to acquire Sibelco Group's specialty silicate business at the Lödöse plant in Sweden. This acquisition will expand PQ's sodium...
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Australia's seasonally-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.3 per cent quarter on quarter (QoQ) and by 0.8 per cent YoY in the third quarter (Q3) this year, driven...
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The Bangladesh-German Climate and Development Partnership was launched in Dhaka to fight climate change, promote clean energy and drive global climate action. The new partnership...
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