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Nepal’s LDC graduation is a supply chain deadline, not a development headline
On 24 November 2026, Nepal is scheduled to graduate from the Least Developed Country category ... -
EU–India FTA: what just happened, what we know so far, and what it means for ...
After years of stop-start talks, the European Union and India have announced that negotiations on ... -
Strategic preparation for social audits in Japan: what suppliers should do, and what buyers must ...
Social audits are routine in many manufacturing hubs. A site can receive a notification, pull ... -
Why Asia Is Stepping Up on Responsible Supply Chains, and Could Soon Lead
For years, “responsible supply chain” talk about Asia sounded like something imported. Brands in Europe ... -
The “White-Collar” Trap: Japan’s Newest Forced Labour Risk Hides in Plain Sight
A quiet crisis is unfolding in Japan within the "Gijinkoku" visa category—a residence status intended ... -
Due Diligence in 2026: The Year Evidence Becomes the Product
In 2026, supply chain due diligence stops being a “policy team file” and becomes an ...
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