Former RBI Governor Warns Against Inefficient Import Substitution in Atmanirbhar Push
Former RBI Governor C. Rangarajan has called for an efficient import strategy in light of global disruptions affecting supply chains. Speaking at the ICFAI convocation, he emphasized the importance of…
Odisha Shifts Potato Imports from West Bengal to Uttar Pradesh Amid Supply Disruptions
Angered by West Bengal’s disruption of potato supplies, the Odisha government has decided to reduce its reliance on the neighboring state by importing potatoes from Uttar Pradesh instead. The first…
Dangote Refinery’s Impact on Global Oil Markets Grows Six Months Post-Launch
Six months after its launch, the Dangote refinery is significantly impacting global oil markets, particularly in the Atlantic basin. The $20 billion facility, which began operations in January, has already…
Egypt Maintains Strong Fresh Strawberry Exports to Malaysia and Singapore, Exceeding 1,500 Tons in 2023/24
Egypt has maintained high rates of fresh strawberry exports to Malaysia and Singapore, with expectations to exceed 1,500 tons in the 2023/24 season. This marks a slight decrease from the…
Vietnam’s Fresh Pomelo Gains Import Approval in South Korea, Expanding Agricultural Export Opportunities
Vietnam’s fresh pomelo has officially been approved for import into South Korea, making it the third fresh fruit from Vietnam permitted for export to the Korean market, along with dragon…
India’s Seafood Exports Surge 30.81% Over Four Years, Reaching ₹61,043.68 Crore in 2023-24
India’s seafood exports have surged by 30.81% over the past four years, reaching ₹61,043.68 crore in the 2023-24 fiscal year, up from ₹46,662.85 crore in 2019-20. This growth is attributed…
Thailand Aims to Boost Rice Exports to Philippines as Demand Surges in 2024
Thailand is actively seeking to boost its rice exports to the Philippines, anticipating increased demand due to a projected rise in the country’s rice imports to 4.1 million tonnes in…
New U.S. Rules Allow ASML and Tokyo Electron to Export Semiconductor Equipment to China Amid Restrictions
The U.S. government is set to implement new rules allowing ASML and Tokyo Electron to export certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China, despite ongoing restrictions. These exemptions are part of…
Dominic Joshua Warns of Regulatory Challenges Endangering Dangote Refinery’s Future in Nigeria
Dominic Joshua has raised concerns about the regulatory challenges facing the Dangote Refinery, which could jeopardize its future and impact Nigeria’s oil sector. He highlighted ongoing conflicts with regulatory bodies,…
Jakarta Stops Central Cigarette Sales, Commission IX Advocates for Street Vendor Spaces
The Jakarta administration has stopped selling cigarettes at central locations, following a recommendation from the Jakarta Legislative Council’s Commission IX. In response, Commission IX has asked the administration to provide…