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India Fastener Show 2024: Spotlighting Innovations in Fastener Technology

May 24, 2024

Daisy

India, Manufacturing, News

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Pune, India –  The highly anticipated India Fastener Show 2024 is set to take place from  October 17-19  in Pune, Maharashtra, a key manufacturing hub in the region. This premier event is poised to be a central gathering for industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in the fastener and fastening technology sectors.   With over 150 […]

Australia’s National Plastics Plan (2023) – Supply Chain Reporting Requirements

May 16, 2024

Kristan

Supply Chain

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Australia’s National Plastics Plan (2023) – Supply Chain Reporting Requirements

Australia’s National Plastics Plan, released in November 2023, marks a significant regulatory advance in the country’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote circular economy practices. At its core, the Plan imposes mandatory upstream reporting requirements on producers, importers, and users of plastic packaging materials. The goal is to create full transparency across the plastics […]

Using ISIC to Quantify the Growth of Gig Economy Platforms

May 10, 2024

Kristan

ISIC

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Using ISIC to Quantify the Growth of Gig Economy Platforms

The rise of the gig economy has challenged economists and policymakers alike. Its energy is unmistakable, but its contours remain stubbornly hard to define. Ride-hailing apps and digital freelance platforms now shape the livelihoods of millions, but how many? In which sectors? And how are incomes distributed across these new arrangements? These are not idle […]

US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Climate Rule (2023) & Contractor Supply Chains

May 2, 2024

Kristan

Supply Chain

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US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Climate Rule (2023) & Contractor Supply Chains

The US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Climate Rule, finalized in September 2023, represents a landmark development in the federal government’s efforts to integrate climate risk and sustainability into its procurement practices. The rule mandates that major federal contractors—defined as entities with more than $50 million in annual federal obligations—disclose their Scope 1, 2, and 3 […]

ISIC Codes in Disaster-Risk Financing: Sectoral Exposures

April 15, 2024

Kristan

ISIC

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ISIC Codes in Disaster-Risk Financing: Sectoral Exposures

Natural disasters strike with force, but their economic effects unfold in ways that are anything but random. For those tasked with disaster-risk financing—whether in government, insurance, or international agencies—the challenge is to anticipate where losses will fall, how fiscal liabilities will accumulate, and what kind of targeted support will be needed when crisis hits. This […]

Environmental Regulation and ISIC: Tracking High-Pollution Industries

April 12, 2024

Kristan

ISIC

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Environmental Regulation and ISIC: Tracking High-Pollution Industries

Environmental regulation is rarely straightforward. While the public often imagines pollution control as a matter of setting limits and issuing fines, those closer to the process know it is fundamentally a challenge of information—of knowing who is responsible, how much they emit, and what actions are most likely to produce meaningful improvements. In this context, […]

US Supply Chain Cybersecurity Rule (CISA 2021) – Telecommunications Critical Infrastructure

April 4, 2024

Kristan

Supply Chain

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US Supply Chain Cybersecurity Rule (CISA 2021) – Telecommunications Critical Infrastructure

The final rule issued under the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Supply Chain Cybersecurity framework, effective January 2022, has reshaped how telecommunications providers manage vendor risk across critical infrastructure. Developed in response to growing threats against US communications networks, this rule compels telecom carriers to systematically assess the cybersecurity posture of their hardware […]

Japan’s Act on Promotion of Transparency in Public Procurement (2022) – Building Material Traceability

March 21, 2024

Kristan

Supply Chain

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Japan’s Act on Promotion of Transparency in Public Procurement (2022) – Building Material Traceability

Japan’s 2022 amendment to the Act on Promotion of Transparency in Public Procurement marked a significant shift toward ensuring accountability and sustainability in the construction sector. Effective from April 2023, the amendment introduced new requirements for the disclosure of sources of construction materials in all public works projects. This reform was driven by increasing public […]

Mapping Emerging Biotechnology Clusters via ISIC 7210

March 20, 2024

Kristan

ISIC

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Mapping Emerging Biotechnology Clusters via ISIC 7210

The global race to foster world-class biotechnology clusters is as much a matter of geography as it is of science. Policymakers and investors routinely ask where the next “Silicon Valley for biotech” will arise, but behind the aspirational talk, there is a practical need: how can we systematically identify, compare, and monitor emerging clusters of […]

New Zealand Prime Minister Plans Visit to China to Bolster Trade Relations

March 18, 2024

Daisy

China, New Zealand, News, Trade Relations

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In a bid to strengthen trade ties, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, intends to embark on a visit to China in the near future, following discussions with China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, during his recent visit to New Zealand.   Luxon, accompanied by Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Trade Minister Todd McClay, held discussions […]

Australian Business Delegates to Engage with Chinese Foreign Minister on Trade Relations

March 18, 2024

Daisy

Australia, News, Trade Relations

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In a bid to foster deeper insights into trade dynamics, Australian business leaders are gearing up to engage in discussions with China’s Foreign Minister during his visit to Canberra. Organized by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), the meeting aims to bridge the gap in understanding between Australian businesses and their largest trading partner.   […]

Korean Shipbuilders Poised to Benefit Amidst US-China Trade Tensions

March 17, 2024

Daisy

China, Global Trade, News, United States

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Industry analysts suggest that Korean shipbuilders are set to capitalize on the latest developments in the ongoing strategic competition between the United States and China, presenting an opportunity for increased market share on a global scale.   Following a positive response from the Joe Biden administration to a petition filed by five U.S. unions urging […]

China-Australia Diplomatic Talks Signal Potential Breakthrough in Trade Relations

March 15, 2024

Daisy

Australia, China, News, Trade Relations

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In a significant development for trade relations between China and Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to discuss the removal of Chinese tariffs on Australian wine during an upcoming meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Canberra next week.   Albanese’s proactive approach underscores the […]

E-commerce Negotiations Reach Milestone Towards Agreement

March 14, 2024

Daisy

Global Trade, News

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Representatives from various countries participating in the joint initiative on e-commerce at the WTO have reached an important milestone in negotiations, as indicated by the recent progress made during the second round of talks held from 11 to 14 March.   Jeremy Green, Deputy Permanent Representative to the WTO, speaking on behalf of Ambassador James […]

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