【Democratic R】Technological Neo-colonialism: How Europe Encourages Mining Predation in Congo
Editor’s NoteThis powerful critique challenges the passive framing of the “resource curse,” shifting the focus from fate to agency and demanding…
Supply Chain
【USA】Services PMI® at 50.8%; June 2025 Services ISM® Report On Business®
Editor’s NoteThe services sector returned to expansion in June, with the PMI® rising above the 50-percent threshold. This marks a recovery after a…
Using Blockchain to Drive Supply Chain Transparency and Innovation
Editor’s NoteThe pandemic exposed the fragility of global supply chains, shifting consumer expectations from speed to resilience. As this article…
【India】Israel-Iran War: Oil Prices to Rise, How Big a Shock Will India Face?
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent US airstrikes, including the potential for Iran to…
【India】Edible Oil: ‘Supply Chain of Edible Oils Severely Affected’, SEA Demands Government Intervention
Editor’s NoteGeopolitical tensions are once again roiling global commodity markets. As this report details, the edible oil supply chain is facing…
【Yiwu, Zhejia】Finding Hidden Gems in Yiwu Market with a Skilled Agent
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the Yiwu International Trade City, a colossal wholesale hub in China recognized as the world’s largest market for…
【Japan】Could Japan Hold the Key? The ‘Technology’ America Desperately Wants Amid China’s Rare Earth Export Ban
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Japan’s strategic push to reduce reliance on rare earth imports, driven by corporate innovation and government…
【Canada】Canadian Comeback: New Owner Tim Gu Aims to Revive MEC with Homegrown Manufacturing Push
Editor’s NoteThis article details the strategic shift by MEC’s new ownership to repatriate parts of its apparel manufacturing to Canada. This move…
【Antwerp, Bel】With Tariffs Looming, Are Diamonds Still Forever?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the pressures on the U.S. diamond market, a key global hub, as it contends with a 10% import tariff amid broader…
【New York, US】Diamonds Are No Longer Forever? Prices Plummet 60% from Peak
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the mounting pressures on the global diamond industry, highlighting how geopolitical trade tensions and shifting…