Tag: supply chain

Asian corporates look to strengthen ties across Asean in face of US tariff uncertainty; one Hong Kong-based CFO said their firm is sourcing more from Vietnam and Bangladesh.

Investment strategies, such as MMFs, are being reconsidered, while cash buffers are growing; meanwhile a major US court ruling could derail the tariffs.

Geopolitical and economic uncertainty is causing greater competition and supply chain concerns for businesses across Apac; investment in technology and new markets are ways to buffer the impact.

With negotiations ongoing, Vietnam and its companies are now at a crucial crossroads, dependent on whether Trump is willing to lower his 46% tariffs, incoming on April 9.

PGIM research challenges the idea that globalisation has been derailed, despite tariffs ramping up.

Supply chain shift continues ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, according to a recent survey.

Cash visibility remains a priority, regardless of the macro environment, according to senior panellists.

The strike, at ports including Baltimore, New York and New Jersey, and Miami, could have cost the US economy $5bn a day, and came at a difficult time as tensions mount in the Middle East, the US recovers from Hurricane Helene and the upcoming US election.

During a panel at the recent Sustainable Treasurer Forum, senior executives shared hurdles faced by Apac firms with large supply chains, as ESG requirements ramp up.

China’s MINISO recently announced its Q1 financial results, at a time when it’s bullish on expanding overseas. CT caught up with the listed firm’s CFO, who discussed capital allocation, cash flow and its partner model.

CT recently asked editorial board members about their treasury priorities over the past few months, and what it is on their radar in the near future, such as higher wages, audit fees and pressures on FX.

ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program has supported around $57bn of trade in emerging markets since it was established in 2009.