by Fikiria Magazine | Dec 2, 2024 | Global & Regional
As global economic and political dynamics shift in 2025, Australia finds itself at a crossroads. Its iron ore industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is facing significant pressures from external factors such as China’s economic slowdown and rising...
by Fikiria Magazine | Dec 1, 2024 | Business
Regional trade agreements (RTAs) are transforming East Africa’s economic landscape by promoting trade, enhancing market access, and fostering regional integration. Agreements such as the East African Community (EAC) framework and the African Continental Free Trade...
by Fikiria Magazine | Nov 25, 2024 | Global & Regional
The global push for clean energy has placed graphite—a critical material for battery production—at the center of geopolitical and economic strategies. As countries and companies strive to reduce dependence on China, which dominates nearly 70% of the world’s graphite...
by Fikiria Magazine | Nov 25, 2024 | Global & Regional
As the global shipping industry races to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, container shipping companies are adopting dual-fuel vessels as a transitional solution. Industry leaders such as Maersk, CMA CGM, and COSCO are investing heavily in these ships, which can run on...
by Fikiria Magazine | Nov 25, 2024 | Global & Regional
The gig economy has become a significant force in the modern labor market, offering opportunities for flexible work while posing challenges to traditional employment structures. Enabled by technological advancements and changing workforce dynamics, the gig economy...
