Author: Bebandoue Anne
China: South African lawyers conquer the Chinese market
South Africa consolidates its position in the lucrative Chinese avocado market with a new shipment to Shanghai. This export follows the phytosanitary agreement signed in ... Read More
Shipping: the global industry worries about customs tensions
Shipping professionals meeting in Ningbo are sounding the alarm in the face of increasing protectionist measures. This key sector, which accounts for 90% of world ... Read More
Africa: the AfDB revises its growth forecasts downwards
The African Development Bank lowers its growth forecasts for the continent to 3.9% in 2025, i.e. 0.2 points below its previous estimates. This revision is ... Read More
China-ASEAN-Gulf: A new commercial hub in the making
Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for stronger South-South economic cooperation at the first China-ASEAN-Gulf tripartite summit in Kuala Lumpur. This initiative aims to create an ... Read More
EU-USA: Trump grants a reprieve in the trade war
The US President postponed his threat to tax European products by 50% until July 9, following a “constructive call” with Ursula von der Leyen. This ... Read More
Vanilla: Uganda aims for the world podium
Quietly but surely, Uganda is establishing itself as a major new player on the global vanilla market. In 2024, the country exported more than 265 ... Read More
US: Musk leaves DOGE, a mixed record for federal austerity policy
It's the end of an unprecedented political episode: Elon Musk is stepping down as head of DOGE, the commission in charge of “government efficiency” in ... Read More