Keywords: Supply Chains


Africa seeks greater control over critical minerals value chains

African policymakers, researchers and mining experts are intensifying calls for local transformation of critical raw materials as global competition for strategic minerals accelerates. During a conference held in Rabat by the Policy Center for the New South and the Geology and Sustainable Mining Institute,......

Toyota reports sharp profit decline amid U.S. tariffs and Middle East tensions

Toyota Motor Corporation has reported a significant decline in annual net profit, citing the impact of American tariffs, geopolitical instability in the Middle East, and rising raw material costs. The Japanese automotive giant announced that its net profit for the 2025–2026 fiscal year fell by......

India targets $25 billion trade with Vietnam by 2030, Modi says

India aims to reach $25 billion in bilateral trade with Vietnam by 2030, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following high-level talks in New Delhi with Vietnamese President To Lam. The announcement was made during President To Lam’s first official visit to India, marking a new phase in......

Singapore and New Zealand sign pact to secure supply chains during crises

Singapore and New Zealand have signed a new agreement aimed at keeping supply chains open during times of global disruption. The deal reflects growing concerns about the resilience of international trade networks amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The agreement was signed in Singapore......

Japan and Australia deepen energy and critical minerals cooperation amid oil crisis

Japan and Australia signed a series of agreements on critical minerals and energy cooperation during a bilateral summit in Canberra, as both countries move to secure supply chains under mounting pressure from global oil market instability linked to tensions in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister......

Iran war triggers supply chain fears beyond covid disruption

The war involving Iran is raising alarm across global supply chains, with companies warning that the disruption could exceed the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. A survey conducted by Allianz Trade across 6,000 firms in 13 countries shows that nearly two thirds expect further supply shocks driven by rising......

United States and Australia double investment in critical minerals projects

The United States and Australia have significantly increased their financial commitment to critical minerals projects, pledging billions of dollars to strengthen supply chains and reduce dependence on external sources. The joint investment, which has nearly doubled compared to earlier commitments, is......

Australia and United States expand critical minerals investment with $3.5 billion deal

Australia and the United States have announced a combined investment of more than A$5 billion (approximately US$3.5 billion) to support the development of critical mineral projects, significantly increasing earlier funding commitments aimed at strengthening global supply chains. According to the Australian......

Japan approves additional funding to boost advanced chip development

Japan has approved a significant new funding package to accelerate the development of advanced semiconductors, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen domestic chip production and reduce reliance on global supply chains. The initiative includes additional financial support for Rapidus, a key player in......