BloombergMore from BloombergGlobal Trade ManagementJapan Reinstates South Korea as a Preferred Trading PartnerThe restored status will take effect July 21, 2023, according to a June 27 statement from Japanese trade minister Yasutoshi Nishimura.June 28, 2023Global Trade ManagementEuropean Gas Advances as Market Focuses on Outages, Hot July"Temperatures above the norm across Europe could potentially increase energy demand for cooling purposes,” said Energi Danmark in a note.June 27, 2023Global Supply Chain ManagementChina Prepares to Sell Cotton from Reserves on Supply ConcernsChina imported just 490,000 tons of cotton during the first five months of 2023, half the amount compared to the same period in 2022.June 27, 2023Global Supply Chain ManagementOrders for U.S. Business Equipment Increase for a Second MonthThe value of core capital goods orders increased by 0.7% during May after a downwardly revised 0.6% gain during April 2023, according to Commerce Department figures.June 27, 2023Inventory Planning/OptimizationWheat Climbs to Four-Month High as Traders Assess Russia RisksChicago wheat futures climbed to $7.56 a bushel in New York trading on June 26, putting prices on track for a 29% monthly gain, the biggest since 2015.June 27, 2023All TechnologyJapan Unveils $6bn Deal to Buy Out Chip Linchpin JSRGovernment-backed Japan Investment Corp. plans to offer shareholders ¥4,350 ($30.40) a share in a tender offer around December 2023, the company said in a June 26 statement.June 27, 2023Global Trade ManagementBiden Energy Subsidies Risk Distorting Critical Metals Market, UK Minister WarnsThe Inflation Reduction Act has been a "huge challenge,” according to U.K. Business Minister Nusrat Ghani who said that the lure of the U.S. "distorts the market.”June 26, 2023Global Supply Chain ManagementAustria Sees Need to Curb Russian Gas Reliance as Supply Risks Exposed“It’s clear that we’re not far or fast enough down the path to eliminate Russian gas,” said Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler during a June 26 press briefing.June 26, 2023HR & Labor ManagementBoeing’s 737 Output at Risk With Key Supplier in Labor TurmoilBoeing is looking at moving to a monthly 737 build rate of 42 jets before the end of 2023, said commercial chief Stan Deal.June 26, 2023Education & Professional DevelopmentGerman €11bn Defense Orders Set for Lawmaker ApprovalThe German government reportedly plans on buying 60 Boeing Co. Chinook helicopters and three maritime surveillance vessels with almost $12 billion in funds.June 26, 2023Previous PagePage 119 of 357Next Page