From unveiling the annual economic growth target to addressing demographic changes and high unemployment, China’s leadership is looking to instil confidence during the days-long assembly that will introduce new economic regulators. READ SOURCE...
Much like 2011, a Republican-controlled House is trying to force a Democratic president to cut federal spending in exchange for averting a government shutdown. Now, though, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy must not only forge compromise with US President Joe Biden...
Flights between China and South Korea had dropped from around 1,100 per week in 2019 to 62 last month due to coronavirus restrictions, but officials from both countries have agreed to remove curbs. READ SOURCE...
A severe egg shortage in Taiwan has seen the government import some 50,000 breeder hens, while supermarkets have started rationing supply. READ SOURCE...
Although surprised by the magnitude of the January drop in vessel on-time arrivals in the trans-Pacific, analysts expect carrier performance to improve this year. READ SOURCE...
While market indicators such as relatively high charter rates and a strong demand outlook are promising, the Netherlands-based maritime consultancy says the stability of the breakbulk market is by no means guaranteed. READ SOURCE...
Cosmetic retail leader says popular lipstick shades flying off shelves, with industry-wide sales during first quarter expected to rise 20 per cent from year before. READ SOURCE...
Analysts say that Washington’s move shows how it believes Beijing has grown closer with South Pacific leaders via trade deals and security alliances. READ SOURCE...
From China to West Coast labor talks to the possibility of a rate war, a number of major factors weighed heavily on trans-Pacific service contract discussions taking place on the sidelines of TPM23. READ SOURCE...
Among the biggest vulnerabilities in the world economy are overheated real estate markets, the threat of a full-blown recession and the heightened risk of policy mistake by central banks. No other nation is having to contend with them as intensely...
