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EU Businesses Scramble to Recalibrate Supply Chains Amid Global Trade Turmoil
Brussels, June 27, 2025 – Faced with rising global trade tensions and escalating geopolitical uncertainty, European Union businesses are scrambling to adapt their supply chains, according to a new report from the European Investment Bank (EIB) released today. The report, “Shock Waves from Turbulent Times: How EU Businesses Recalibrate Supply Chains,” reveals that EU companies… Read more
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EU International Digital Strategy: Summary and Recommendations for Businesses and Governments
On 5 June 2025, the European Commission and the EU High Representative unveiled a new International Digital Strategy – a joint vision guiding the EU’s external digital policy. This strategy positions the EU as a stable and reliable partner, open to digital cooperation in a challenging geopolitical landscape. It aims to boost the EU’s competitiveness… Read more
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Europe’s Single Market Strategy: Building a Simple, Seamless, and Strong Economic Home in an Uncertain World
In a time of growing geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and global competition, the European Single Market remains one of the EU’s greatest achievements and most powerful tools for ensuring prosperity, stability, and resilience. With an impressive €18 trillion GDP, representing nearly 18% of the global economy, the Single Market serves as the backbone of Europe’s… Read more
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APEC Trade Ministers Conclude 2025 Meeting with Key Commitments
The 2025 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting concluded in Jeju, Republic of Korea, on May 16, 2025, with a joint statement outlining significant decisions aimed at fostering regional economic resilience and cooperation. Key Decisions: These decisions reflect APEC’s commitment to addressing contemporary trade issues, fostering new ideas, facilitating economic growth, and building momentum toward… Read more
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Digital Economy Agreements in Asia and the Pacific: Strategic Insights and Emerging Trends
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) publication “Digital Economy Agreements in Asia and the Pacific” explores how countries across the region are navigating the rapid transformation of trade in the digital era. Digital Economy Agreements (DEAs) are becoming critical frameworks for fostering cross-border digital trade, ensuring regulatory coherence, and promoting economic integration in a landscape increasingly… Read more
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The Gap Analysis of Cyberlaws in Pacific Small Island Developing States report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is an extensive document that assesses the state of legal frameworks governing the digital economies of 15 Pacific SIDS. Published in 2024, this report provides a detailed examination of how Pacific island nations… Read more
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On base report “Trade Finance in Central America and Mexico” trade finance plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth flow of goods and services across borders. In Central America and Mexico, trade finance is not just a tool for managing risks and securing working capital; it is an essential mechanism that supports the region’s… Read more
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Leading the Development of International Rules for the Digital Economy
On April 27, the National Internet Information Office released the “China Network Rule of Law Development Report (2024)”, the first comprehensive annual report on network rule of law at the national department level. This report serves as a continuation of the “30 Years of China’s Network Rule of Law” report and marks the beginning of… Read more
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International Trade Centre created document “Expediting Trade Through Electronic Bills of Lading” focuses on the growing use of electronic bills of lading (eBLs) in global trade, an innovative digital solution that offers numerous advantages over traditional paper-based systems. It explores the economic, environmental, and security benefits of adopting eBLs, as well as the challenges that… Read more
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Building Supply Chain Resilience in ASEAN: Extended Analysis of ADB’s Strategic Roadmap
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in its report Building Supply Chain Resilience in ASEAN, presents a detailed strategy for how ASEAN economies can fortify their supply chains in an increasingly volatile global environment. Recognizing the significant disruptions caused by COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, technological shifts, and climate change, the document stresses the urgent need for diversified,… Read more