Trade

Vietnam Credit Crunch Raises Need for Financing|Vietnam’s tightening credit market has impacted SMEs and corporates from various industries. While the market has been experiencing a significant funding shortage, the government has been taking action to destress the...

Global Advertising Trends: Data You Should Know More than ever, strategic allocation of the advertising budget is a key to business development. Not only has digital marketing proven to be a critical pivot to eCommerce, but the accelerated digital transformation also...

Kickstarting the Global EconomyGovernments have spent massively for the Covid-19 pandemic – but to truly rebuild consumer confidence, much more must still be done. To kickstart the economy requires a global effort from the Governments and an immense amount of hard...

What are InCoTerms? Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are universally recognised rules that guide buyers and sellers to fulfil a contract for the shipment of goods. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) introduced the new rules in effect from 1 January...

Incoterms and their Impact on International Trade FinanceTrade finance and Incoterms are highly related in many aspects. A universally recognised set of rules, Incoterms guide buyers and sellers in creating and fulfilling a contract for the shipment of goods. Hence,...

Crisis Management: Springboard for Growth Crises come in many different forms, but none can be more challenging than Covid-19. Consumers sheltering at home have brought retail sales down close to zero. With so little economic activity, it is no surprise that Asian...

Global Growth of eCommerce Markets|Whether you are an established eCommerce business manager or a newbie, this article will shed light on eCommerce insights and statistics that can help your business grow to new heights: Highlights of this article: What is Driving...

15 Tips to Grow Your Business|Business growth refers to the scaling up of an enterprise. Successful businesses always seek to improve and expand their products or services while enhancing their user’s experience. In contrast, static businesses will typically fail to...

Amazon’s Unrelenting Tech-Driven Customer Focus Approach|Almost 13 years after the first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, people everywhere are absorbed in a digital experience delivered direct to their smartphone screens by corporations like Google, Amazon,...

Stagflation: Risks from War, Disrupted Supply Chains & Inflation Stagflation occurs when high inflation persists under weak economic growth and high unemployment. Concerns have soared across markets, as the World Bank conveys in its June 2022 Report that the...

Diversify Your Supply Chain in Vietnam|As international companies seek to reduce their reliance on a single source for their supply chain, Vietnam is emerging as a viable alternative for the world’s ever-increasing manufacturing needs. With lower labour costs,...

Escrow Solves PPE Delivery Issues During Covid|In just a few short months, Covid-19 has changed many aspects of life for all of us. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the market for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where average citizens and healthcare...

Impact of COVID-19 on Global Supply Chains|Covid-19 cases outside China have recently exceeded those in the mainland. This rapid escalation has led to the WHO (World Health Organization) pronouncing a worldwide pandemic. Although cases in China are dropping, the heavy...

The US-China Trade Deal|Business hates uncertainty and January’s phase one Trade Deal between China and the United States will no doubt bring a sense of relief to many companies around the world engaged in international trade. But does this agreement actually mean...