Japan went from a rice shortage to a rice surplus in two years, due to drought, tourism and the U.S.
In 2023, extreme heat and drought damaged Japan’s rice crop, and a year later, that damage turned into…
Renewables help Türkiye avoid $21.5 billion in coal imports
ANKARA, Türkiye generated 442.2 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity from wind and solar power over the decade spanning…
Dollar rate falling fast – what it means for the economy
BB expects to rebuild reserve to $30b in one year by buying dollars to hold rate to support…
Türkiye’s trade gap widens 26% despite best June exports ever
Türkiye’s foreign trade deficit widened more than 26% last month, despite exports seeing their highest-ever June figure, official…
EU to debate import restrictions targeting Judea and Samaria
The European Union’s foreign ministers are set to convene on Monday to debate a regional embargo on goods…
Indonesia logs first trade deficit in six years as imports soar
Trade Southeast Asia’s largest economy weighed down by higher energy bill Oil storage tanks in Jakarta: Southeast Asia’s largest…
Canada’s Cross-Border Tax Avoidance Plan Too Sweeping, Pros Say
Canada’s decision to deviate from global norms in targeting cross-border tax avoidance structures would weaken investment and raise…
Hong Kong exports rise by nearly 41% in May as AI keeps fuelling demand
The recent bumper growth in Hong Kong exports spilled into May as they expanded by 40.8 per cent…
EU Sees 6 Billion Reasons for New Levy on Online Shoppers
Bargain-hunting consumers across the European Union will start feeling the pinch of higher online shopping costs next week…
Colorado wins FDA approval to import cheaper drugs from Canada
Amid multiple efforts to rein in steep drug costs in the U.S., Colorado has received the all-clear to…
Japan’s naphtha imports recover to 80% of pre-Iran war levels
Commodities Diversification pays off, but price remains high amid ceasefire uncertainty Chemical makers in Japan have been finding…
Australia’s net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, June 2 (Reuters) – Australia’s net trade proved to be a major drag on…