Asia’s twin engines-semiconductors and staple foods-are diverging. “Chips and Rice” from Haver Analytics tracks how tech exports surge as food prices pressure consumers and policy.
Iran’s escalating conflict is disrupting key shipping routes, snarling global supply chains and driving up costs for South Korean beauty products, instant ramen and fast-fashion retailers.
Trade with Central Asia has declined as rising imports strain the region’s balance, reports Dawn. Economic shifts and increased foreign goods are reshaping trade dynamics, impacting local markets and regional …