The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for China dropped by 0.3 per cent in March 2025 to 149.6 (2016=100), marking its second consecutive monthly decline. The index also dropped by 0.3 per cent in February. Over the six-month period from …Read More
Bots drove 57 per cent of e-commerce traffic during the 2024 holiday season, surpassing human shoppers, according to ‘2025 E-commerce Bot Threat Report.’
Malicious bots rose sharply, with AI-powered tactics and mobile-focused attacks surging 160 per cent.
Radware says traditional defences are no longer enough and will unveil new strategies at RSA conference 2025.Read More
Bangladesh overtook China to become Turkiye’s largest apparel supplier in 2024, with imports rising 50 per cent to $692.226 million and its share increasing to 18.05 per cent.
In contrast, imports from China rose 28.07 per cent to $666.904 million.
Turkiye’s total apparel imports surged to $3.7 billion in 2024, marking a 3.5-fold increase over four years, while exports reached $17.44 billion.Read More
China’s LEI fell 0.3 per cent in March 2025, marking its second monthly drop and a 1.4 per cent decline over six months.
Key drags were weak consumer outlook, logistics, and exports.
In contrast, the CEI jumped 1.7 per cent, showing robust activity, with Q1 GDP up 5.4 per cent YoY.
The 2025 growth forecast remains at 4.5–5.0 per cent, aided by government support.Read More
Despite nearly 76 per cent of consumers claiming they want to support sustainable brands, conscious consumerism only accounts for 38 per cent of purchases, pointing to the ‘say-do gap’ that businesses must address to drive growth in the sustainable economy …Read More
The business sentiment among companies in Germany has improved slightly, with the ifo Business Climate Index rising in April to 86.9 points, up from 86.7 points in March. Companies were more positive about their current situation. However, expectations …Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a total commitment of $24.3 billion from its own resources for 2024, alongside $14.9 billion in cofinancing through partnerships, to address pressing development challenges in Asia and the Pacific. The funding …Read More
ADB has committed $24.3 billion in 2024, alongside $14.9 billion in cofinancing, to address development challenges in Asia-Pacific.
This funding supports sustainable infrastructure, job creation, and public sector reforms.
ADB also saw a 28.5 per cent increase in private sector financing, reaching $4.8 billion.
With new capital reforms, it aims for a 50 per cent operational growth over next decade.Read More
Germany’s ifo Business Climate Index inched up to 86.9 in April from 86.7 in March, indicating slightly improved sentiment.
While companies viewed their current situation more positively, expectations worsened, and uncertainty grew.
In manufacturing, optimism faded after a prior rise, with rising uncertainty and weaker expectations.
Trade sentiment also declined.Read More
A new report by Public Inc and Ipsos has revealed a major ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable shopping in US and Canada: 76 per cent of consumers identify as conscious shoppers, but only 38 per cent of purchases reflect those values.
Confusing sustainability claims deter nearly half of buyers.
The report urges brands to use clear, benefit-driven messaging to bridge this gap.Read More