East Asian nations have deepened and broadened their global connections even as international trade remained weak, according to the fourth Global Connectedness Index (GCI) released by DHL. Th e new report, a detailed analysis of 140 countries, measures depth and breadth of connectedness by cross-border flows of trade, capital, information and people. The GCI identified Singapore as the world’s most deeply-connected economy, followed closely by Hong Kong, while South Korea and Japan ranked … [Read more...] about East Asian Cities top new globalization giants index
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Impact of crude prices on airline’s profitability
The airline industry is operational on miniscule profits and even the slenderest change in its operational costs can affect its overall profitability. Th e highest share of its operating cost (ranging from 20 – 50%) is accounted by fuel cost. Thus, crude price volatility becomes a cause of huge concern for all the airlines. The Analytics & Consulting team of Accelya have presented a report “Th e Crude Catastrophe – Impact of crude prices on an airline’s profitability”, which provides an … [Read more...] about Impact of crude prices on airline’s profitability
Is your dress code flight appropriate?
We couldn’t help but jump onto the bandwagon discussing the recent debacle that United Airlines found themselves in after two teenage girls were not allowed to board a flight from Denver to Minneapolis; because they were wearing leggings. A bystander, who witnessed the exchange between the gate attendant and the young ladies quickly took to the twitter verse. It wasn’t long before other social media platforms also caught wind of the story and had the masses commenting, condemning and sharing the … [Read more...] about Is your dress code flight appropriate?
ICAO Council adopts new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft
The 36-State ICAO Council has adopted a new aircraft CO2 emissions standard which will reduce the impact of aviation greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate. Contained in a new Volume III to Annex 16 of the Chicago Convention (Environmental Protection), the aircraft CO2 emissions measure represents the world’s first global design certification standard governing CO2 emissions for any industry sector. The Standard will apply to new aircraft type designs from 2020, and to … [Read more...] about ICAO Council adopts new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft
Asia Pacific outlook for 2017 remains positive
Preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2016 released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reaffirmed continued solid growth in demand for international air travel, whilst air cargo markets showed renewed strength in the second half of the year after a weak start. Boosted by the widespread availability of competitive airfares and continued expansion in network connections, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 293 million international passengers … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific outlook for 2017 remains positive
Cross-border e-commerce is one of the fastest growth opportunities in retail
DHL Express has published research highlighting the significant growth opportunity for retailers and manufacturers with an international online product offering. The report – The 21st Century Spice Trade: A Guide to the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity – looks in detail at the markets and products that offer the highest growth potential, the motivations and preferences of customers making international online purchases and the success factors for online retailers that wish to expand … [Read more...] about Cross-border e-commerce is one of the fastest growth opportunities in retail
