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Massive Fire at Russian E-Commerce Warehouse Raises Questions

A blaze engulfed a warehouse owned by Russian e-commerce titan Wildberries on Saturday morning.

Looming Bangladesh Election Raises Global Jitters

The United States has hinted at potential sanctions against the Asian nation if Sunday's elections aren't…

China Accuses Biden of Bullying

Tensions simmer as China responds to new U.S. sanctions on Russia and its allies.

Biden Ratchets Up Tensions With Russia and China

President Joe Biden has announced new sanctions against Russia and others aiding in its offensive against…

What Will Hurt Luxury Brands in 2022? (Hint: It’s Not the Russia Ban)

As brands ditch the world's new "pariah state," luxury fashion might benefit from a bit of "panic buying" in…

Mixed Messages Emerge on Italian Luxury’s Russia Stance

Italy's fashion council addressed reports that Prime Minister Mario Draghi excluded luxury goods from the…

Biden Administration Fires Off Business Warning on Hong Kong

The Biden administration warns U.S. companies that their operations in Hong Kong could pose financial, legal…

Western Powers Rebuke Beijing Over Xinjiang ‘Abuses’ by Urging Olympics Boycott

What's more, a Chinese textile factory has sued prominent Xinjiang researcher Adrian Zenz for the collapse of…

Secretary of State Denounces China’s ‘Baseless’ New Sanctions

Western leaders who continue to 'manipulate' Xinjiang-related issues "will get their fingers burnt," China's…

China Sanctions UK as Fashion Firestorm Rages

Whether they speak out or stay silent, Western brands that have chased growth in China face a "moral test"…

Unions on Myanmar Sanctions: ‘Choke Off Access’ for Junta’s ‘Inner Circle’

Leading union federations warn that junta "proxies" could help Burmese coup leaders sidestep sanctions.

US to Lift Sanctions on Myanmar to Open up Trade

The United States will soon make way for easier trade with Myanmar.

Fast-Fashion Brands Could Stop Producing in Turkey

Russia recently banned trade imports of Turkish goods as retaliation for the downing of a Su-24 warplane near…

Unburdened by Sanctions, Myanmar Expects $1.5BN in Garment Exports

According to the secretary of the Myanmar Garment Entrepreneurs Association, Khine Khine Nwe, the income from…

USTR Issues Report on Ukrainian Trade; Senate Passes Bill to Send Emergency Loans

Most financial analysts have focused their attention on the impact the Ukrainian crisis might have on the…