China's dairy industry is in a severe crisis caused by various factors, including a declining birth rate, a slowing economy and overproduction of milk. This situation has serious implications for farmers, importers and consumers. Falling milk prices and farm closures Milk prices in China have fallen below the cost of production, which is a...
Red Sea in flames: How are the Houthis threatening world trade and setting shipping on a new course?
The current crisis in the Red Sea, where Yemen's rebel Houthis are attacking container ships carrying billions of dollars worth of goods from Asia to Europe, shows the relatively fragile foundations on which world trade stands - and also how deepening globalisation has intertwined the world. The Suez Canal is an absolutely vital trade route, wit...
