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Coal Fills the Gap as Iran War Rattles Oil Markets
PoliticsEN
Coal Fills the Gap as Iran War Rattles Oil Markets

As the Iran war disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China's coal-chemical industry in Xinjiang is moving fast to fill the void. A ground-level look at the opportunity—and its contradictions.

The Box Is in the Wrong Port — and You're Paying for It
EconomyEN
The Box Is in the Wrong Port — and You're Paying for It

Containers are piling up at the wrong ports while freight rates surge. Here's what's driving the imbalance, who's winning, who's losing, and what it means for inflation and global trade.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
A Million Tons of Fertilizer Is Going Nowhere
EconomyEN
A Million Tons of Fertilizer Is Going Nowhere

21 ships carrying nearly a million metric tons of fertilizer are stranded in the Gulf as Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Asia's spring planting season and global food security.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
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US Import Dip: Relief or Warning Sign?
EconomyEN
US Import Dip: Relief or Warning Sign?

US container imports fell 6.5% in February but remained the fourth-highest on record. Is this a healthy cooldown after front-loading, or the start of a demand slump? What supply chain pros need to watch.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Iran War Sends Vietnamese Workers Back Home
EconomyEN
Iran War Sends Vietnamese Workers Back Home

Vietnam has issued its biggest work-from-home push since COVID-19 after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran sent jet fuel prices up 60% and rattled energy supplies across Southeast Asia. Here's what it means for global supply chains.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Labubu figurines on a factory line with cost data overlays
EconomyEN
The Labubu Effect: 2026 Analysis of Labubu Global Supply Chain and Brand Dominance

An in-depth look at how Labubu's $0.70 labor cost and global supply chain strategy are reshaping the toy industry and challenging Western brand dominance in 2026.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
A Labubu doll placed on a dark industrial conveyor belt
EconomyEN
Shadow Over the Craze: Pop Mart Labubu Labor Allegations Emerge

Pop Mart's Labubu dolls face scrutiny as labor rights groups allege underage labor and underpayment at a major Chinese supplier factory in January 2026.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
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Conceptual image of the Nara summit and G7 mineral supply chain routes
EconomyEN
PM Takaichi Japan-South Korea Summit 2026: G7 Moves to Diversify Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Analyze the impact of PM Sanae Takaichi and President Lee Jae-myung's 2026 summit on G7 supply chains and global markets.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Airbus aircraft engine assembly line view
EconomyEN
Airbus 2025 Aircraft Deliveries: Top Ranking Amid Engine Supply Risks

Airbus secures its No. 1 spot for 2025 aircraft deliveries, but Reuters reports growing concerns over engine supply chains. Read the full impact analysis.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Visualization of the Eurasian transcontinental logistics network through Kazakhstan
PoliticsEN
Resilience Over Speed: The Rise of TRACECA Kazakhstan Transport 2025

Kazakhstan is spearheading the revival of the TRACECA transport corridor in 2025. Explore how the STP agreement and Iranian cooperation are reshaping Eurasian logistics resilience.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Digital trade graphs in a futuristic logistics hub
TechEN
Trump Trade War 2025: Tech Braces for an Unpredictable 2026

Reviewing the 2025 impact of the Trump Trade War on the tech industry and the looming uncertainties as we head into 2026 with 10-25% tariffs.

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DH
Doyun Han
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Interior of a Taiwan chip fab facility remaining stable after a 7.0 quake
EconomyEN
Taiwan's 7.0 Quake Spares Tech Giants: Semiconductor Supply Chains Hold Steady

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Taiwan on Dec 27, 2025. Major chipmakers like TSMC report no significant damage, ensuring stability in global tech supply chains.

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Seoyeon Park
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