Trade stories

UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation
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The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.

UK taps Altana for AI supply chain platform in GBP £8m deal
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The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.

Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025
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Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.

UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
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UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.

Oracle introduces new AI tools to boost global supply chains
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Oracle unveils new trade management features in Fusion Cloud SCM to help firms tackle global tariffs, boost shipment visibility and automate supply chains.

Avalara enhances global trade with new compliance tools
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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supply chain
Avalara has launched innovative cross-border tools to aid businesses in navigating rising tariffs and complex international trade regulations.

Selling low dollar value goods into the US could soon become more complex
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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trade
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future of business
Changes to the US de minimis exemption could complicate sales for Australian exporters, with potential new taxes and paperwork looming on the horizon.

MUSE unveils luxury asset investment platform with USD$150m
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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MUSE has unveiled a digital investment platform for luxury assets, enabling investors to trade items like rare handbags and fine wines as investment-grade assets.

Geopolitical disruptions & AI reshape global trade
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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outsourcing
A new report by Customs Support Group reveals that geopolitical disruptions and AI challenges are severely impacting international trade operations.

DAS uses AI to reveal varying Australian crop yields
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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DAS unveils detailed regional crop growth data using satellite tech and AI, spotlighting sharp disparities in Australia's winter crop yields amid climate uncertainties.

‘How much crypto users buy’ is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.

Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into Trade Innovation software
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into its Trade Innovation working capital solution, leveraging CoriolisESG technology to enhance the sustainability of trade and supply chain finance.

FedEx unveils major upgrade to Shenzhen facility to boost trade
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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FedEx bolsters trade in Southern China with a major update to its Shenzhen facility, boosting import operations efficiency and enhancing the region's cross-border capabilities.

Impactsure, Tesselate to enhance financial decision-making
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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supply chain
Indian digital transformation leader, Impactsure, partners with France's Tesselate to revamp decision-making in financial institutions.

Tradies' guide: Prepare now for a fresh start in 2024
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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commerce systems
It’s critical that tradies take the opportunity ahead of the January cashflow slowdown to get their business in shape so they can make a fresh start.

Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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samsung
Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.

Thomson Reuters unveils ONESOURCE eInvoicing for global compliance
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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risk & compliance
Thomson Reuters launches ONESOURCE eInvoicing platform to aid multinational businesses in navigating global eInvoicing regulations.

Thoughtworks and Hipages launch all-in-one tradie platform
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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cx
Thoughtworks collaborates with hipages to introduce a platform for tradespeople in Australia to streamline services.

The dark side of social media influencers: facilitating counterfeit trade
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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social media
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counterfeits
The success of the deviant social media influencers lies in exploiting certain consumer characteristics that make them susceptible to their charms.

Dubai Chambers opens inaugural Sydney office to boost trade
Mon, 22nd May 2023
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Dubai Chambers make a double announcement that marks a strategic turning point in achieving mutually beneficial trade deals with Australia.