Tag: supply chains

Retail sales and industrial output have beaten expectations for January and February, as China's leadership eyes 5% GDP growth again; meanwhile global suppliers are showing optimism for the year ahead, according to a survey.

When it comes to supply chains, making sure you have a Plan B or "plus one" is becoming essential, particularly in the light of an incoming new US administration and the threat of tariffs.

There have been significant difficulties for supply chains reliant on garment factories, accessing USD, banks and the FX rate; however, a new administration could help bring a turnaround.

The investment will support the bank’s growth in Vietnam and demonstrates the market’s prominence as an Asean trade hub, for local and multinational corporates alike.

Rapid growth in cross-border commerce coupled with unexpected supply chain shocks has made it more pressing than ever for treasurers to strengthen their payments schemes.

BofA’s Tommy Chan shared his views on the trends shaping supply chains and why supply chain finance is on the rise.

The International Accounting Standards Board plans to accelerate new disclosure rules on supply-chain finance programmes, by a year. Where will this leave regional treasurers?

APAC corporates continue to deglobalise in order to strengthen their supply chains, while taking advantage of opportunities from the RCEP.

The bank has highlighted transaction banking as a key growth pillar and sees opportunities to help treasurers in the region navigate ongoing and emerging challenges, and to optimise working capital management through digitisation.

CT caught up with BofA’s recently appointed head of Trade and Supply Chain Solutions across Asia Pacific, to learn about the themes affecting Asia’s supply chains.

Kroll’s latest report shows APAC corporates are ahead of their peers in the implementation of blockchain in anti-bribery and corruption efforts.

Experts at last week’s The Sustainable Treasurer conference delved into how they can green their supply chains by leveraging financing solutions.