Tag: food

The global weather phenomenon is already raising food and commodity prices, and increasing input costs, putting pressure on margins and working capital.

In a first for the country's banks, one of China's big-four lenders taps fintech to provide a loan online. The bank says using technology will offer businesses in the agriculture sector easier access to liquidity.

How does a US firm's Asia treasurer manage geopolitical risk, keep treasury functioning 24/7, and why is he scoping out a treasury management system. CT talks to Christopher Emslie.

The soft drink giant’s Philippines operation required an army of people to process thousands of invoices a month. Its supplier portal has changed all of that.

Whether you are trading hard or soft assets, or your company is exposed to volatile commodity prices, access to accurate, near real-time information can help treasurers, like those at Mercuria, mitigate exposures.

KFC and Pizza Hut operator names Jacky Lo interim CFO. He will take up the role when Ted Stedem returns to his native US in June.

After the successful launch of its RTC, the CFO of the frozen food company believes the creation of a shared services centre is the next logical step.

CPI inflation in China has popped to 2% year-on-year due to a surge in food prices. This should limit the opportunity of interest rate cuts to boost the country’s slowing economy, leaving the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) a prime monetary tool.

Vietnam's normally very volatile CPI inflation is showing positive signs of dampening and cooling off. Core inflation did increase, indicating domestic demand is starting to pick up but economic data is indicating otherwise.