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New Delhi: Indian exporters have expressed optimism that the country’s merchandise exports will cross USD 500 billion in the current fiscal year, driven by a surge in demand from global markets. According to a report by the Economic Times, exporters believe that the country’s merchandise exports will receive a boost from the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, which offers financial incentives to companies that produce goods locally and export them. The report cites data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which shows that the country’s merchandise exports rose by 85.77% year-on-year to USD 34.45 billion in August 2021. This…

The data shows that Japan’s exports rose 6.2% in March from a year earlier, which is a significant slowdown compared to the 16.1% growth seen in February. The reason behind this sluggish growth is attributed to the global chip shortage, which has hit the production of electronics and automobiles in Japan, affecting exports. On the other hand, imports surged by 17.8% in March, driven by a spike in oil prices and increased demand for foreign goods, leading to a wider trade deficit of 1.36 trillion yen ($12.4 billion). This represents the largest annual deficit since 2015 and a sharp increase…

The American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A’s) is set to modernize the advertising industry by overhauling the agency search process and compensation models in 2023. Recognizing the need for increased efficiency and improved collaboration, the 4A’s aims to benefit both advertisers and agencies through the following key initiatives: Streamlined Search Process: By simplifying the agency search process, the 4A’s aims to reduce the time and resources required for clients to find the right agency partners. This includes implementing a standardized questionnaire and guidelines, which will make it easier for clients to compare and evaluate potential agencies. Transparent Compensation Models: The…

A trucker strike in Korea is threatening to disrupt Samsung’s chip production in China, according to a trade association report. The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) warned that Samsung’s chip production in China could be severely affected due to the transportation of raw materials and finished goods being disrupted by the ongoing trucker strike in Korea.Samsung’s factories in China depend heavily on components and raw materials imported from Korea, and the trucker strike could cause a significant delay in delivery times. This could ultimately result in a shortage of chips and potentially impact Samsung’s supply chain and customer orders.The KITA…

According to a recent report, the BDI (Federation of German Industries) industry association in Germany has raised its forecast for export growth in 2023 to 2%, which is double the prediction they made in January. BDI President Siegfried Russwurm stated that although the outlook has improved, the growth rate is still slow, and Germany should not be content with this progress. Despite the increase in the forecast, Germany is still falling behind the global trade forecast of 2.5% export growth, as indicated by BDI figures cited in the report. Since Germany’s post-pandemic recovery, export growth has slowed significantly, with an…

WTO Panel: On April 17, the World Trade Organization (WTO) released three panel reports on the cases brought by the European Union, Japan, and Chinese Taipei against India’s tariffs on certain goods in the information and communications technology sector. These cases were filed under “India – Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and Communications Technology Sector” (DS582), “India – Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods” (DS584), and “India – Tariff Treatment on Certain Goods in the Information and Communications Technology Sector” (DS588), respectively. The three panel reports are confidential, and the WTO will only release a public version of…

Expoalimentaria 2023 is a highly anticipated international trade show featuring food and beverage products from Peru and other countries in Latin America. The event will take place in Lima, Peru, from September 21-23, 2023, and is expected to attract a diverse audience of over 45,000 food industry professionals from more than 80 countries. Expoalimentaria features a diverse array of food and beverage products from Peru and other Latin American countries, with a focus on promoting and strengthening the export capabilities of participating companies. The event provides a valuable opportunity for exhibitors to connect with potential buyers and distributors from around…

IMEX (Import and Export) America is an annual trade show for the global meetings, incentive travel, and events industry. It provides a platform for event planners, suppliers, and other industry professionals to network, do business, and attend educational sessions. The event features over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 150 countries, and attracts thousands of attendees from all over the world. IMEX America offers a variety of educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. The event is known for its hosted buyer program, which allows qualified buyers to attend the event for free and participate in pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors. IMEX…

ALUMINIUM CHINA, the international trade show for the aluminum industry, has announced the dates and venue for its upcoming exhibition. The event will be held from July 5th-7th, 2023, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in Shanghai, China. The exhibition will take place in Halls N1-N3 and will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5th, and Thursday, July 6th, and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7th. ALUMINIUM CHINA aims to bring together high-quality resources from the aluminum industry and end-use applications worldwide. The exhibition provides a platform for businesses to…

Jack Ma is a 58-year-old Chinese billionaire and philanthropist who was born in Hangzhou, China. Along with 17 other co-founders, he founded Alibaba Group in 1999, which started as an online marketplace connecting Chinese manufacturers with foreign buyers. Over time, Alibaba has expanded into various e-commerce businesses, including retail, logistics, and cloud computing. Jack has three children with his wife, Zhang Ying. He is best known for founding Alibaba Group, which made him one of the richest people in the world with a net worth of $48.4 billion as of 2021. Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, is a…