Russia Grapples with Chinese Import Delays and Higher Costs Amid Beijing’s Tightened Export Controls
Russia is facing difficulties with Chinese imports due to Beijing’s tightened control over the export of military and dual-use products since July 1. This move has complicated the transportation of…
Kazakhstan Invests Over $100 Million in New Grain Processing Facility in Kostanay to Boost Agricultural Value-Addition
A new plant for the deep processing of grain is being constructed in Kostanay, Kazakhstan. The plant, named Qostanay Grain Industry, will cost over 50 billion tenge and is expected…
Global Map Highlights Regions with Open Border Policies Amid Debate Over Migration and Security
The map shows that while no countries currently have fully open borders, some regions like the Schengen Area in Europe have open border agreements that allow for unrestricted travel between…
China Looks to Import 20,000 Tons of Pork Annually from Kazakhstan to Boost Meat Supplies
China has expressed interest in importing 20,000 tons of pork annually from Kazakhstan, as well as lamb and beef, according to reports. This demonstrates China’s efforts to diversify its meat…
Vietnam-China Trade Soars to Nearly $100 Billion in 2022 Amid Strong Demand
Vietnam-China trade hit a record high of nearly $100 billion in 2022, as demand for Vietnamese farm produce like macadamia and bananas surged and established supply chains reasserted themselves in…
South Korea Expands Export Control List Against Belarus by 243 Items Amid Ukraine Conflict
South Korea is expanding its export control list against Belarus, adding 243 more items that could potentially be used for military purposes. This brings the total number of goods subject…
Russia Extends 550,000 Tonne Tariff Quota for Exporting Ferrous Scrap Outside EAEU Until Year-End
The Russian government has extended the tariff quota for exporting ferrous scrap and waste metals outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) until December 31, 2024. The new quota is set…
Egypt Extends 3-Month Ban on Sugar Exports Starting July to Maintain Domestic Supply and Prices
Egypt has extended its ban on exporting locally produced sugar for an additional three months starting July 1st, 2024. The decision was made by the Ministry of Supply and Internal…
Bagerhat, Bangladesh Exports Boat-Shaped Wooden Houses to Belgium, Showcasing Local Craftsmanship
Boat-shaped wooden houses constructed entirely from wood, including their framework, walls, doors, windows, and roofs, are being exported from Bagerhat, Bangladesh to Belgium. These unique, boat-shaped structures are opening up…
Malaysia to Export Fresh Durians to China by Q3 2024, Dewan Rakyat Discusses Zero Hardcore Poverty
According to the news, Malaysia is set to begin exporting fresh durians to China starting in the third quarter of 2024. This follows the signing of a protocol between Malaysia…