Briefing: How the Iran war threatens global food supply
Strategic angle: About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.
Briefing: International shipping 'chaos' as Strait of Hormuz closure sends ripple effects across the globe
Strategic angle: Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global trade routes, impacting shipping and logistics worldwide.
Briefing: US to Probe Chemical Imports; Rare Earth Development Advances in Brazil
Strategic angle: March 17 Business Watch highlights key developments in the chemical and rare earth sectors.
Briefing: Nissan joins Toyota, Honda in plans to export U.S. cars to Japan
Strategic angle: Nissan will export the Murano SUV built in Smyrna, Tennessee beginning early next year, marking a significant return of American-made cars to Japan.
Briefing: Amazon rolls out 1-hour, 3-hour delivery as ultrafast shipping trend grows in the U.S.
Strategic angle: Amazon is speeding up deliveries even further after investing significant money and resources to make same-day shipping the standard.
Briefing: Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts
Strategic angle: Experts warn that the ongoing conflict in Iran is severely impacting food production in Africa due to disrupted fertiliser supplies.
Trump urges other nations to help secure shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Trump calls for international cooperation to ensure safe passage in a critical shipping lane.
Briefing: China Car Sales Tumble 34%, Yet Exports Surge 58%
Strategic angle: A reduction in subsidies, a holiday period, and overall softening in the Chinese market resulted in a wholesale drop in February.
Briefing: Serbia imports more arms than other Western Balkan states
Strategic angle: Data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute highlights Serbia's leading position in military imports within the region.
Briefing: China Orders Immediate Ban on March Fuel Exports, Sources Say
Strategic angle: Reuters reports on China's sudden decision to halt fuel exports for March.
Briefing: Antimony Corporation (UAMY) Benefited from the Export Restrictions
Strategic angle: Antimony Corporation (UAMY) sees positive impacts from recent export restrictions.
Briefing: China exports sharply beat expectations as trade surplus in the first two months surges to highest on record
Strategic angle: China's trade data reveals a record surplus, surpassing forecasts and highlighting economic resilience.
Briefing: China January-February rare earth exports up 23% on-year, customs data shows
Strategic angle: Customs data reveals a significant increase in China's rare earth exports for the first two months of the year.