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TSMC Starts Next-Gen Mass Production as World Fights Over Chips

Recent military exercises held by Beijing around Taiwan have reignited concerns about the world’s dependence on the island for semiconductors.

A ceremony at Taiwan's TSMC’s Tainan campus on December 29. Photo: Bloomberg

India Brings Back COVID Tests for Flyers From Some Asian Nations

An RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from January 1, 2023.

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In 2023, Staffing Shortages Will Remain a Flash Point for Supply Chains

The new year is sure to bring new challenges for logistics providers and retailers. Here are four thoughts on what the industry can expect to see in 2023.

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Insurers End War-Risk Cover for Shipping Across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

At least 12 of the 13 Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs — which cover 90% of the world’s ocean-going ships, including those from the U.K. and the U.S. — said they would no longer be able to provide coverage.

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Japan Factory Output Falls a Third Month as Global Demand Cools

With demand weakening at home and abroad, Japan’s recovery from an economic contraction over the summer may prove less robust than hoped.

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China COVID Surge Leads Nations to Adopt Entry Restrictions

The new U.S. travel precautions have been prompted in part by concerns over the lack of genomic sequencing data that could help identify the emergence of a new variant.

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Philippine Transport Chief Favors Curbs for Chinese Visitors

Philippine Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista said he’s in favor of imposing COVID measures including testing on inbound travelers from China, amid a rapid rise in infections in the mainland.

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China Stops Releasing Daily COVID Data as Accuracy Questioned

As many as 248 million people, or nearly 18% of the population, likely contracted the virus in the first 20 days of December.

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Toyota Hits Record November Output, But Shortages Loom

The world’s No. 1 automaker produced 833,104 vehicles last month, an increase of 1.5% from a year earlier.

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Why Container Shipping Needs Digital Standards to Support Global Trade

There’s a pressing need for shipping data to be digital and standardized.

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Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability With a Digitally Connected Workforce

“Smart” manufacturing can result in significant improvements in energy consumption, factory utilization and machine efficiency.

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Supply Chain Deserves a Spot at the C-Suite Table

Companies must incorporate supply chains into their strategies not only as an opportunity to cut costs, but also as a competitive differentiator.

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