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LG’s New Brazil Factory Pushes Domestic Production Amid Increasing Freight Costs
Consumer goods

LG’s New Brazil Factory Pushes Domestic Production Amid Increasing Freight Costs

22 Aug 2026
The Gathering El Nino Storm: How a Climate Phenomenon Is Testing Global Food Security and Supply Chains
Climate

The Gathering El Nino Storm: How a Climate Phenomenon Is Testing Global Food Security and Supply Chains

24 Jun 2026
The Rise of Asia’s Consumer Economy: A $36 Trillion Opportunity
Consumer goods

The Rise of Asia’s Consumer Economy: A $36 Trillion Opportunity

1 Apr 2026
The ASEAN Manufacturing Rise: Are Vietnam and Indonesia Emerging as China’s Supply Chain Successors?
Consumer goods

The ASEAN Manufacturing Rise: Are Vietnam and Indonesia Emerging as China’s Supply Chain Successors?

20 Feb 2026
America and Taiwan Finalise Trade Accord with 15% of Tariffs and Higher U.S. Goods Purchases
Consumer goods

America and Taiwan Finalise Trade Accord with 15% of Tariffs and Higher U.S. Goods Purchases

13 Feb 2026
Walmart hits $1 Trillion Club, Standing Tall Among Tech Giants
Consumer goods

Walmart hits $1 Trillion Club, Standing Tall Among Tech Giants

4 Feb 2026
Jeeves Rises to $100 Million to Accelerate Financial-Automaton Growth
Consumer goods

Jeeves Rises to $100 Million to Accelerate Financial-Automaton Growth

16 Dec 2025
Mexico’s Senate Moves Ahead with 50% Tariffs on Imports from China, Asian Nations
Consumer goods

Mexico’s Senate Moves Ahead with 50% Tariffs on Imports from China, Asian Nations

12 Dec 2025
Swiss Exporters Get Relief US Cuts Tariffs to 15% and Launches $200 Billion Investment Push
Consumer goods

Swiss Exporters Get Relief US Cuts Tariffs to 15% and Launches $200 Billion Investment Push

10 Dec 2025
Target Plans to Invest $1 Billion in 2026 to Kickstart Slumping Sales
Consumer goods

Target Plans to Invest $1 Billion in 2026 to Kickstart Slumping Sales

20 Nov 2025
Alibaba Pumps In 2 Billion Yuan For Its Instant Commerce Initiative
Consumer goods

Alibaba Pumps In 2 Billion Yuan For Its Instant Commerce Initiative

3 Nov 2025
Diesel Owner OTB Group To Increase Investments In China Amid Deflationary Pressures
Consumer goods

Diesel Owner OTB Group To Increase Investments In China Amid Deflationary Pressures

17 Oct 2025
LG Energy Solution Forecasts 34% Profit Jump as US EV Buyers Race for Tax Incentives
Consumer goods

LG Energy Solution Forecasts 34% Profit Jump as US EV Buyers Race for Tax Incentives

13 Oct 2025
Kraft Heinz To Split into Two Companies As It Is Unable to Meet Its Growth Expectations
Consumer goods

Kraft Heinz To Split into Two Companies As It Is Unable to Meet Its Growth Expectations

3 Sept 2025
Nexen Tire Expands Into Europe, Latin America, and Middle East to Meet Increased Demand
Consumer goods

Nexen Tire Expands Into Europe, Latin America, and Middle East to Meet Increased Demand

1 Sept 2025
Pop Mart Revenue Rose 204% With the Launch of New Mini Labubu Doll
Consumer goods

Pop Mart Revenue Rose 204% With the Launch of New Mini Labubu Doll

20 Aug 2025