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Shuffle Board: New Williams-Sonoma, Filson Presidents, Caleres CEO Change, World Bank Names Chief Economist
Williams-Sonoma and Filson named new presidents, and Diane Sulliva will retire as Caleres CEO on Jan. 15 and…
Cambodia Logistics Infrastructure Needs ‘Transformative Reforms’: World Bank
An economic update cited high transportation costs in Cambodia as a significant headwind to supply chain…
Here’s How LA-Long Beach Ranks on Port Efficiency
The Container Port Performance Index developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence sheds…
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Bangladesh Gas Crisis Puts Deliveries in Jeopardy
Bangladeshi factories have been ordered to suspend their natural gas use for four hours every day for the…
World Bank: Vietnam’s Economic Growth Depends on ‘Greening the Trade Sector’
"Trade will be key component of Vietnam's climate actions in the years to come," said World Bank country…
World Bank Warns of Fleeting Economic Rebound
Low vaccination rates, income losses and a reduction in government support are fueling a "divergence of…
Shuttered Myanmar Garment Factory Forced to Pay Lost Wages
An apparel factory in Myanmar's Yangon region that shut down in late December has been forced to pay up…
Millions Face Poverty in East Asia, Pacific, Where Pandemic Will Pummel Growth: World Bank
At this point, World Bank said, "Significant economic pain seems unavoidable in all countries."
World Bank Drops $14 Billion Virus Package as Global Recession Looms
The World Bank's IFC financing will support companies struggling with supply chain disruptions.
Financial Risks Challenge Cambodia’s Apparel Exports-Driven Economy
To enhance Cambodia's global competitiveness, the government recently introduced measures to facilitate trade…
How Can Bangladesh Boost Garment Exports? Better Roads and Ports
By improving its logistics performance, Bangladesh would have an opportunity to increase its world market…
Vietnam Faces Growing Pains as Manufacturing Demand Ramps Up, World Bank Says
The World Bank said given Vietnam's high trade exposure and limited fiscal policy buffers, it is susceptible…
Cambodian Apparel Exports May Be Up, But Challenges Continue to Threaten Trade
Cambodia's economy continues to grow even as global economic prospects moderate and internal risks heighten…
Does the World Bank Want to Green Ethiopia’s Textile Industry?
Now that it’s pivoting away from a largely agrarian economy, Ethiopia is poised to become a manufacturing…
Word Bank: East Asia Economies Resilient Amid Global ‘Deterioration’
The economic outlook for the East Asia and Pacific region remains positive despite a challenging external…