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South Korea’s Mint halts gold bar sales as supply tightens
SOUTH Korea’s Mint has temporarily suspended sales of gold bars, adding to signs of widespread tightness across markets for physical precious metals.The Korea Minting and Security Printing said it’s...
Coffee soars to record US$4 mark as supply fears power rally
ARABICA coffee topped US$4 per pound in New York for the first time, as concerns over tight global supplies fuel a dizzying rally that’s doubled prices over the past...
Cocoa prices swing as supply worries persist
THE cocoa industry is currently navigating a complex landscape marked by fluctuating prices, supply challenges, and evolving market dynamics. Recent developments have significantly influenced both current market conditions and...
BYD’s supply chain financing masks ballooning debt: GMT – The Business Times
BYD’S reliance on financing from working capital has masked surging debt levels at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, according to calculations from Hong Kong-based GMT Research.While it’s common...
China’s central bank chief vows to supply ample liquidity
CHINA’S central bank chief said on Monday (Jan 13) the government will support moderately loose monetary policy to maintain ample liquidity as it tries to stimulate the economy and...
74% of Chip-Reliant Organisations Report Insufficient Supply
While the world has largely recovered from the chip shortage of 2020 to 2023, only 26% of organisations that rely on them currently feel that their supply is sufficient,...
Supply Chain Visionary Arunkumar Jagadeesan Transforms Automotive Industry, Ushering in New Era of IoT-Powered Manufacturing Excellence
The United States leads the global automotive industry, with manufacturers and suppliers generating over $1.5 trillion in annual revenue and employing millions of skilled workers. In this critical sector,...
Japan’s bond market is set to absorb biggest supply in a decade
INVESTORS are set to face the largest supply of Japanese sovereign bonds in at least a decade as the central bank plans to shrink its balance sheet, adding to...
Tight supply expected to provide support for cocoa, coffee prices in 2025
The agri-commodities have been drastically impacted by this year’s El Nino phenomenon, the most severe in nearly a decadePRICES of agricultural commodities cocoa and coffee are expected to ease...
The Technological Revolution: How Industry 4.0 and IoT Are Shaping the Future of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations
The technological revolution has fundamentally transformed industries, particularly manufacturing and supply chain operations, reshaping how they function in today's fast-paced world. Advanced, highly sophisticated factories are now commonplace, showcasing...