Opinion: Africa’s growth depends on entrepreneurs and investors willing to commit

The global economy is being stress-tested—not by a lack of demand or capital, but by the vulnerability of the routes that connect them. From...

Deal or no deal with US? Taiwan avoids tariffs so far, but remains on edge

When a 90-day tariff-free grace period expired this month, Taiwan escaped the letters that US President Donald Trump sent to two dozen othe...

Maersk downplays hit from US port fees as doubts swirl over anti-China plan

When the United States unveiled plans to charge hefty fees to any China-built or operated ship entering an American port earlier this year,...

US-China trade deal may resemble phase 1 agreement from Trump’s first term: ex-official

The US-China deal under negotiation is likely to bear similarities to the phase one trade agreement from Donald Trump's first term, acc...

Windward and SGTraDex Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Trade Finance Solutions

PRNewswire London [UK]/Singapore, July 17: Windward, the leading Maritime AI™ company today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Underst...

Middle East conflict likely to worsen 2026 trade slump

By Sharon Atieno Onyango World trade is set to ease in 2026, following a spike in 2025 driven by a surging trade in AI-enabling products. H...

Global South to bear the brunt of Strait of Hormuz crisis amid worsening food scarcity

Commerce chief warns of 'heavy collateral damage' in developing economies as flow of oil, fertiliser and perishable goods is restric...

The consequences of the Middle East conflict on African economies

The effects of the conflict in the Persian Gulf are beginning to be felt worldwide. In addition to the impact on energy markets caused by th...