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African ports struggle with spike in ship traffic
Reuters, Published on 22/12/2023
» CAPE TOWN - Shipping companies sailing around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Houthi attacks on the Red Sea face tough choices over where to refuel and restock, as African ports struggle with red tape, congestion and poor facilities, companies and analysts say.
Global shares gain as China property jitters ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 23/10/2021
» Recap: Global shares advanced to record a third straight week of gains yesterday as worries over the Chinese property market eased, despite growing concerns that persistent inflation could trigger a faster-than-expected tightening of monetary policy.
Thai AirAsia parent seeks to raise B17.9bn in fresh capital
Bloomberg, Published on 20/10/2021
» Asia Aviation Plc, the operator of Thailand’s biggest budget carrier Thai AirAsia, plans to raise as much as 17.9 billion baht from new loans, share sales and convertible-debt offerings as it attempts to restock coffers depleted by the worst crisis in aviation history.
U.S. Supply Chain Struggles to Adapt as Delays Worsen
Business, Costas Paris & Jennifer Smith, Published on 28/09/2021
» Nike Inc. doesn't have enough sneakers to sell for the holidays. Costco Wholesale Corp. is reimposing limits on paper towel purchases. Prices for artificial Christmas trees have jumped 25% this season.
China tackles food security fears
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 16/11/2020
» The Covid-19 crisis is adding to China's food security risks as importers have been told to avoid frozen food imports from countries suffering severe outbreaks after positive tests on packaging of some imported seafoods.
Taiwan pedals faster to meet global pandemic demand for bikes
AFP, Published on 15/06/2020
» TAICHUNG, Taiwan: Deserted streets, cabin fever and worries over Covid-enabling commutes in Europe and America have sent demand for bikes into high gear -- with factories in Taiwan racing to push out new units and scrambling to find parts.
Cases top 152,000 worldwide, rise in SE Asia and Europe: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 15/03/2020
» Fear closed the world in on itself as nations, from the US to much of Europe and Latin America, took measures to shield citizens from the coronavirus infection. That meant shutting borders, airports and, in France, its cafes and restaurants.
Central banking's bankrupt narrative
Business, Roger Farmer, Published on 06/09/2019
» Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers and economist Anna Stansbury recently cast doubt on the future of central banking, suggesting the prevailing monetary policy framework is in dire need of a rethink.
Let's get personal
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/05/2019
» In the new digital world, data is the most valuable asset for enterprises seeking to understand their customers, but it is often scattered across many parts of the organisation.