The U.K. is forecast to fall into recession in the final three months of the year as soaring prices hit growth. 

Taiwan’s orders for all major product categories fell, with optical products, plastics and basic metals registering the biggest contractions.

Moves by big firms such as Exxon and Shell are increasing the pressure on owners to choose between serving Russian and non-Russian interests.

China is expressing concern as Apple diversifies its supply chain away from production there.

The compromise persuaded Germany, the EU’s biggest gas consumer but a sceptic over price caps, to back the plans.

Vietnam didn’t appear in the bureau’s top-15 list until 2019, and it has climbed ever since, ending last year at No. 10.

Beijing is preparing to unleash a $143 billion aid package for its chip industry, but it’s not clear how much impact this will have, given the mixed results from the tens of billions that China has already funneled into the sector.

The first reports from gateways on both coasts suggest container imports turned sharply downward last month.

If the big reinsurers do ultimately stop covering Russia and Ukraine marine business, shipowners might turn to insurance from Chinese or Turkish firms.

The ship’s arrival during northwest Europe’s first major cold snap this winter highlights the need for new gas supplies after Russia slashed deliveries in retaliation for the continent’s support for Ukraine.