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The world is running short of sugar and top buyer wants more
Just as the world’s top sugar traders forecast a global shortage of the commodity, No. 1 raw-sugar importer Indonesia says it wants a record amount…
Cattle battle adds new burden to Trump Middle East peace plan
Doron Baidatz’s cattle ranch in northern Israel has been trapped in the center of a Middle East standoff.
Vietnam Customs exports plunge 17.4% as coronavirus spreads
Vietnam’s exports plunged in January, with shipments to the U.S. falling 7.3%, as the global coronavirus outbreak hindered trade activities, according to data released from…
South Africa, Zimbabwe to operate one-stop border post in 2024
A one-stop border post that will fast-track trade between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be fully operational at Beitbridge in 2024, according to South African…
Virus shuts North Korea’s best route around Trump sanctions
North Korea’s decision to shut the border with China to avoid the coronavirus will set back its nascent economic recovery, renewing pressure on Kim Jong…
‘Shocking’ Airbus scandal spurs SriLankan to pursue compensation
The government of Sri Lanka is considering ways of recovering damages, including claiming compensation from Airbus SE, after the European planemaker admitted to bribing executives…
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Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on global mail delivery
In a world dominated by email and smartphones, the shipping industry still relies heavily on paper documents delivered by courier. With people unable or unwilling…
Empty booths and gloom shroud virus-hit Singapore Airshow
The first day of the Singapore Airshow usually features teeming crowds, flashy presentations and big orders for aircraft makers.
Coronavirus fears creep into official US commodity forecasts
Fears that the coronavirus epidemic will slash demand for commodities have begun to creep into U.S. government reports.
FAA’s oversight of Southwest Airlines slammed by watchdog
The U.S. government’s oversight of airline safety was roundly criticized in a government watchdog report that found Southwest Airlines Co. was allowed to make more…