Hong Kong ranked first among the world’s largest exporters of semiconductor chips in 2021, with $229.336 million. This value represented a year-on-year rise of 36.5%, according to data from the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department. The high demand and importance of semiconductors are clearly visible in the
Merck, a German multinational science and technology company and the world’s oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company, is expanding its production capacity in the United States with three projects. In life sciences, Merck opened its second plant in Carlsbad, California, in the United States, significantly increasing its global
China ranked first globally in organic chemical exports in 2021, registering sales of 72.99 billion dollars, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. This amount represented a year-on-year increase of 28 percent. Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and
Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) and DHL Express entered into an agreement involving the operation of five Boeing 777 freighters. SIA’s cargo business footprint will continue to grow with the signing of a crew and maintenance agreement with DHL Express for five Boeing 777 freighters in March 2022. These
Chile, the world’s largest producer of copper, will put into force new regulations in the mining sector from February 4, 2023. The country has large reserves of metallic and non-metallic mineral resources. In 2021, Chile recorded an estimated 200 million metric tons of copper reserves, which represented 23%
Brazil has increased by 510% year-on-year its wheat exports worldwide from May 2022 to US$747 million, according to the Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and National Services. The reduction in cereal exports from Ukraine has been partially offset by the increase in shipments from other providers. For example,