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Business
Turkish Marketplaces Tighten Seller Rules to Speed Up Deliveries
The Turkish e-commerce sector continues to raise the bar for delivery performance. Two of the country’s largest online marketplaces, Trendyol and Hepsiburada, have announced new policies aimed at reducing order processing times and ensuring...
Business
Georgia’s Domestic Exports Surge 66% to Record $1.9 Billion
According to data released by Georgia’s National Statistics Office (GeoStat), the country’s domestic exports, excluding undeclared exports, posted a record increase during the first five months of 2026. Between January and May, domestic exports...
International trade
Asian Container Manufacturers Come Under U.S. Antitrust Investigation
Container manufacturers from China and Hong Kong are facing significant legal risks after class-action lawsuits were filed in the United States alleging anti-competitive collusion. The investigation also targets companies that control a substantial share...
Business
Hormuz Strait Reopens to Shipping: Industry Awaits Mine Clearance and Clarity on Transit Fees
A temporary agreement between the United States and Iran has paved the way for the resumption of shipping through the Hormuz Strait — one of the world's main routes for transporting oil and other...
International trade
China Says Its Industrial Leadership Is Driven by Competition, Not State Support
Chinese authorities criticized assertions that the growing global competitiveness of the nation's industries is mainly the result of state support. A spokesperson for China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) stated that such assessments...
International trade
Hainan Free Trade Port Gains Momentum with Rising Investment and Trade Growth
According to local authorities, duty-free imports reached 2.26 billion yuan during the period, while the number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises increased by 35.5% year-on-year.
One of the clearest examples of the new policy's effectiveness...
Business
Half a Billion Dollars into the Port: Jubail Prepares for Major Modernization
The Saudi Ports Authority has signed an agreement with Saudi Global Ports for the development, operation, and management of the container terminal at Jubail Commercial Port. The total volume of private investment in the...
Business
Hormuz Strait Reopens: Industry Weighs New Opportunities and Persistent Risks
One of the most significant developments in the maritime sector this week has been the reopening of traffic through the Hormuz Strait. According to vessel-tracking services, 17 ships transited the strategically important waterway on...