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How A Warming Climate Is Cooling Coffee Supplies
You might have noticed that your morning cup of coffee is costing a lot more these days— nearly double since last year— and climate change is partly to blame. But small businesses like Nguyen Coffee Supply in New York and FRINJ Coffee in California are working to protect the industry with a more sustainable product.
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The Latest Gift Trend: Booking Travel ‘Experiences' Instead of Buying ‘Stuff'
Buying travel experiences — rather than products that need packing — is gaining popularity as the pandemic shifts gift-buying habits among Christmas shoppers.
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Factory Shutdowns in Vietnam Could Have Longer Impact for Apparel and Footwear Retailers, BofA Warns
The impact of prolonged factory shutdowns in Vietnam is likely going to be worse than retailers have planned for, according to analysts at BofA Securities.
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JD.com Plans to Boost Overseas Investment as China's E-Commerce Giants Look to Challenge Amazon
International expansion from both JD.com and rival Alibaba could challenge the e-commerce dominance of Amazon in certain parts of the world.
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These Retailers Can Best Weather Supply Chain Disruptions, Two Traders Say
Costco is particularly well positioned to withstand supply chain issues, says Nancy Tengler of Laffer Tengler Investments.
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Ron Insana: Don't Blame the Fed for the ‘Panflation' Plaguing the Economy Because of the Pandemic
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the current economic environment in which we find ourselves defies conventional description.
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After a Long Wait, Some of Southeast Asia's Most Popular Islands Are Reopening to Travelers
From Phuket to Singapore, some of Southeast Asia’s most popular islands are slowly opening the doors to international travelers again.
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Nike Can Turn Its Snarled Supply Chain to Its Advantage to Boost Its Direct-To-Consumer Business
Nike’s supply chain troubles will likely accelerate the sneaker giant’s direct-to-consumer push.
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Companies Scramble to Shift Manufacturing Out of Covid-Crushed Vietnam in Time for Holidays
Vietnam’s shutdown of manufacturing due to Covid is “really bad timing,” said Zilingo CEO Ankiti Bose. “Holiday season shipments need to happen right away.”
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Solar Companies Say New Tariff Proposal Would Devastate the Industry
More than 190 solar companies wrote a letter to the Department of Commerce amid a call for tariffs to be extended to Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.
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China Could Accelerate Military Efforts in Response to U.S.-Australia Submarine Deal, Analyst Says
The U.S., U.K. and Australia last week announced a new security partnership that seeks to strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Covid Restrictions Force Some Retailers to Rethink Vietnam as a Manufacturing Hub
Prolonged shutdowns in Vietnam because of the Covid pandemic are becoming a bigger headache for retailers.
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Covid Lockdown in Vietnam Could Keep Coffee Prices ‘Relatively High' Through 2022
Vietnam, the world’s second-largest coffee exporter, is battling its worst Covid-19 outbreak since the start of the pandemic.
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Harris Says She Urged Vietnam to Free Political Dissidents
Vice President Kamala Harris is turning her focus to worker rights and civil liberties as she closes out her visit to Southeast Asia.
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VP Harris Lays Flowers in Vietnam to Honor John McCain
Vice President Kamala Harris laid flowers in Hanoi on Wednesday in tribute to Senator John McCain on the anniversary of his death.
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Kamala Harris Kicks Off Vietnam Visit by Calling Out China's ‘Bullying' Tactics
Harris told Vietnamese officials in capital city of Hanoi on Wednesday that there was a need to pressure Beijing on its actions in the South China Sea.
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Harris Urges Vietnam to Join US in Opposing China ‘Bullying'
Vice President Kamala Harris has urged Vietnam to join the U.S. in challenging what she called China’s “bullying” in the South China Sea
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This Map Shows Where Cryptocurrency Is Taking Off Around the World
Global crypto adoption has taken off in the last year, up 881%, with Vietnam, India and Pakistan firmly in the lead, according to new data from Chainalysis.
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Vice President Kamala Harris to Visit Vietnam and Singapore Amid Tensions With China
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Singapore and Vietnam next month to strengthen the U.S.’s relationship and economic ties with the Indo-Pacific region, the White House said on Friday.
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Global Markets Join Sell-Off, But Trader Sees Buying Opportunity in One Region
Asian and European markets sold off to begin the week, but Boris Schlossberg sees opportunity in Vietnam.