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Uzbekistan to Benefit from EU GSP+ Trade Scheme
Justinas Liuima
Uzbekistan’s location in Central Asia could be used to connect trade routes in Asia and Europe. Over the last few years, the country has been actively seeking to diversify its economy and boost trade. In April 2021, Uzbekistan joined the EU’s GSP+ (Generalised Scheme of Preferences) scheme, which will remove trade tariffs on two thirds of the product lines covered by GSP, and is expected to aid economic growth.
Global Inflation Surge: Causes and Implications for Businesses
Zora Milenkovic
This infographic showcases factors increasing global prices for everyday goods, such as supply chain shortages, political instability and climate change.
High Inflation a Threat for Cities With Large Consumer Spending On Necessities
Fransua Razvadauskas
Rising inflation has placed the global economy in limbo. With 57% of the global population projected to live in cities in 2022, the rising cost of living is anticipated to put urban consumers in a precarious position, especially in low-income cities where a high share of consumer budgets is devoted to essentials such as food and non-alcoholic beverages and housing.
未来城市展望：亚洲继续崛起
Fransua Razvadauskas
一个新的全球影响力板块正在形成。随着经济发展、收入提高、消费增长和数字化的普及，亚洲的新兴和发展中城市将成为消费热点。受益于快速增长的中产阶级，北京、上海、马尼拉和班加罗尔等多个大城市未来预计会挑战现有的发达国家城市地位。
UK-Australia FTA: Opportunities for the Food and Drink Industry
Euromonitor International
Ahead of the future strengthened trading relationship between the UK and Australia, Austrade together with the FDF would like to explore opportunities, gaps and trends across food and drink in both countries.
Global Economic Outlook: Q2 2022
Lan Ha
The global economy faces new headwinds following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, while the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over. The war in Ukraine and its resulting sanctions imposed on Russia are projected to cause accelerated energy and commodity prices, further disruptions in global supply chains and reduced business and consumer confidence.