International Trade

Hong Kong Exports Drop More Than Expected as Global Demand Cools

Bloomberg | August 25, 2022 | International Trade

Ukraine’s Wheat Is Flowing Again But Fears Grow About Next Crop

Bloomberg | August 25, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

The good news is that Ukraine’s crucial grain is leaving its ports again. The bad news is that farmland lost to the war and weak local prices are threatening its next wheat harvest.

Energy

Bloomberg | August 24, 2022

India to tell US that Russia oil price cap needs consensus

India will seek broader consensus before it supports US-led efforts to cap the price of Russian oil, which American officials are expected to push for this week when they travel to Mumbai and New Delhi.

Coffee lovers set for price pain as Vietnam reserves shrink

Bloomberg | August 24, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

Vietnam’s vast hoard of coffee beans is shrinking, a phenomenon that’s set to push rising global prices even higher.

US Capital Goods Exceed Forecast, Excluding Aircraft and Defense

Bloomberg | August 24, 2022 | International Trade

United States to Host Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2022 | International Trade

Thai Instant Noodle Makers Allowed to Hike Prices as Costs Surge

Bloomberg | August 24, 2022 | International Trade

International Trade

Bloomberg | August 24, 2022

Felixstowe Accuses Union of Letting Down Dock Workers

Britain’s largest container ship port has accused the union behind an ongoing strike of acting against the interests of workers, saying many are unhappy at not being able to vote on the company’s latest pay offer.

Hong Kong Supercharges 1938 British Sedition Law to Curb Dissent

Bloomberg | August 23, 2022 | International Trade

Colonial-era offense now overrides free speech laws and is easier to prosecute than China-drafted measure

International Trade

Bloomberg | August 23, 2022

Felixstowe Strike Could Drag On as Workers Demand 10% Pay Rise

Strikes at the UK’s largest container ship port could extend beyond the eight days currently planned by unions, threatening more disruption to the country’s supply chains.