The Chain Newsletter | April 29, 2022
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Experts say China’s lockdowns will make inflation and the supply chain nightmare even worse — fortune.com Experts say China's lockdowns will lead to a supply chain crunch on the west coast of the U.S. in the coming weeks, adding to four-decade high inflation.
📰 Other News
Apple’s supply chain in China hit hard by lockdowns in eastern China — technode.com Apple’s supply chain companies in China face major production break as Chinese cities start lockdowns since late March due to Covid outbreak.
China Lockdowns to Deal Another Supply-Chain Hit, PMA Chief Says — www.bloomberg.com
The U.S. should brace for another surge in the supply-chain crisis as manufacturers in Asia reopen their factories from Covid-19 lockdowns.
Vietnam’s Economy in Q1 Expands, but Supply Chain, Inflation Pose Challenges — www.vietnam-briefing.com
Vietnam's economy grew in Q1 as factories resumed production. However, external headwinds like supply chains, labor shortages, and inflation pose challenges.
Investors flock to logistics real estate — www.linkedin.com
Asia Pacific logistics real estate has performed strongly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic on the back of acceleratin
Palm rebounds on supply fears as Indonesian may widen export ban — economictimes.indiatimes.com
Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded after a sell-off in the previous session, as supply worries resurfaced after Indonesia said it could widen its palm oil export ban if it was unable to meet local demand.
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🔍 Insights
The hustlers and scammers behind the pandemic supply chain nightmare — www.theverge.com As demand for personal protective equipment, like gloves and masks, soared during the pandemic, some hoarders saw it as an opportunity to make a quick buck. Others were just trying to do the right thing.
PTTOR to invest in Lao logistics — www.phnompenhpost.com
Two large Lao and Thai fuel operators have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the joint development of and potential investment in a fuel tank farm and logistics operation at the Vientiane Logistics Park in the Lao capital.
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Logistics Platform GOGOX to Go Public in Hong Kong — pandaily.com
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