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Cargo Operations Resume at Major U.S. Trade Hub, Ensuring Continued Flow of Global Goods

September 30, 2024

Daisy

Logistics, News, United States

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  Cargo operations at a key U.S. trade hub are back in full swing after a brief disruption caused by an overturned tractor-trailer carrying lithium batteries. The quick and efficient response ensured that the flow of global goods through the port was minimally impacted, reinforcing the resilience of the logistics network.   Following the incident, […]

Smartphone Exports Propel India as Top Product Exporter to the U.S.

September 30, 2024

Daisy

India, International Trade, News

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India’s smartphone exports have emerged as the country’s leading product export to the United States, surpassing traditional sectors like diamond exports. This significant milestone highlights India’s expanding role in the global technology trade and showcases the country’s commitment to enhancing its manufacturing capabilities.   The trend began earlier this year when smartphone exports reached impressive […]

Harnessing ISIC for Targeted Workforce Development

September 25, 2024

Kristan

ISIC

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Harnessing ISIC for Targeted Workforce Development

Anticipating shifts in labor market demand is, by any measure, one of the most important—and most difficult—tasks for policymakers. Vocational education, retraining programs, even university curricula: these are not easily or quickly adjusted. If anything, the lag between emerging economic trends and workforce preparation is growing. It’s for this reason that labor ministries and workforce […]

Elevate Your Industry Knowledge at the Scotland Manufacturing Conference

September 22, 2024

Onyx

Manufacturing, News, United Kingdom

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  Exhibition Highlights: The extensive exhibition area will showcase cutting-edge technologies, including Industry 4.0 innovations, 3D printing breakthroughs, and automation solutions. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to learn about Thrust WSH’s ambitious pursuit of the World Water Speed Record, highlighting remarkable engineering and high-performance innovations.   Conference Themes: The conference will feature key […]

Join Us at the Emerging Technologies in Automation Conference & Trade Show 2024!

September 22, 2024

Onyx

Automation and Robotics, Canada, News

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We invite you to be part of one of the most exciting gatherings of business leaders and innovators in the field of automation! The Emerging Technologies in Automation Conference and Trade Show will take place in-person on October 23, 2024, at Caesars Windsor, Windsor, Canada. This event promises a unique opportunity for both attendees and […]

Evaluating Urban Employment Shifts with ISIC Codes in Megacities

September 20, 2024

Kristan

ISIC

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Evaluating Urban Employment Shifts with ISIC Codes in Megacities

Understanding the evolution of employment in megacities is an exercise in both observation and inference. The broad narrative—manufacturing retreating, services advancing—may seem familiar, but it is the fine detail that truly matters to urban planners and labor economists. For those seeking to move beyond anecdotes and conventional wisdom, the ISIC framework, when applied at the […]

Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission Act (2022) & Supply Chain Bribery Controls

September 19, 2024

Kristan

Supply Chain

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Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission Act (2022) & Supply Chain Bribery Controls

Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission Act (NAC Act), passed in 2022 and coming into force in July 2024, represents a major reform in tackling corruption and bribery within government operations, including public procurement and supply chain activities. The Act established the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), a powerful and independent body empowered to investigate and prosecute serious […]

US Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA, 2022) & Freight Transparency

September 5, 2024

Kristan

Supply Chain

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US Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA, 2022) & Freight Transparency

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), which came into effect in June 2022, represents the most significant overhaul of US maritime regulations in decades. Passed in response to mounting concerns over excessive freight charges, unpredictable demurrage and detention fees, and opaque shipping practices, OSRA aims to create a more transparent, fair, and competitive […]

Incorporating ISIC Codes into National Innovation Index Calculations

August 25, 2024

Kristan

ISIC

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Incorporating ISIC Codes into National Innovation Index Calculations

Measuring national innovation capacity has become an almost universal ambition. Governments, international agencies, and private sector actors all want to know: how innovative are we, compared to our peers? The answer is rarely straightforward. The concept of innovation resists easy definition, and the indicators used—patents, R&D spending, skilled workforce—are themselves shaped by methodological choices. Amidst […]

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Pilot (2023) – Early Lessons

August 22, 2024

Kristan

Supply Chain

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EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Pilot (2023) – Early Lessons

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which began its pilot phase in 2023, marks a transformative shift in how European companies disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. As the successor to the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), the CSRD significantly expands the scope of reporting obligations, bringing thousands of large companies and, soon, mid-cap […]

US Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act (2020) & Telecom Supply Chains

August 8, 2024

Kristan

Supply Chain

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US Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act (2020) & Telecom Supply Chains

The US Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act, signed into law in March 2020 and effective from November that year, represents a cornerstone of federal efforts to protect the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure from security risks associated with high-risk suppliers. The Act prohibits US government agencies and federally funded projects from procuring, leasing, or maintaining telecommunications […]

Vietnam Becomes Top ASEAN Exporter to EU, Boosted by Trade Agreement

August 2, 2024

Daisy

International Trade, News, Vietnam

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Vietnam has achieved a notable milestone as the leading ASEAN exporter to the European Union, showcasing the benefits of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). This economic partnership has significantly contributed to growth, job creation, and enhanced access to European goods for Vietnamese consumers over the past four years.   The phased reduction of import […]

India Expands Export Channels to Maldives with New Port Approvals

August 2, 2024

Daisy

India, International Trade, News

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In a significant development aimed at strengthening trade relations, the Indian government has announced that essential commodities previously subject to restrictions can now be exported to the Maldives from Kandla and Vishakhapatnam ports. This update, applicable for the financial year 2024-25, brings the total number of ports authorized for these exports to six. The Directorate […]

Vietnam and India Strengthen Ties in Trade, Technology, and Security

August 2, 2024

Daisy

India, International Relations, News, Vietnam

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During a significant state visit to India, Vietnamese Prime Minister Phá º ¡m Minh ChÁ ­nh and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in meaningful discussions following a formal welcome at the Presidential Palace. The meeting underscored the deep and enduring relationship between the two nations, with a focus on expanding collaboration across several key […]

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