Alibaba.com, a leading global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, today announced the launch of Trade Assurance in Pakistan, enabling local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to trade with enhanced confidence. With this launch, Pakistan joins the ranks of a select few markets where Alibaba.com has introduced this valued service for suppliers. The launch was announced at the 2025 Alibaba.com Pakistan Supplier Export Summit, held in Sialkot, a hub of industrial excellence. At the event, Alibaba.com shared insights into the growth opportunities and emerging trends within the global apparel industry, which is projected to reach a market size of $1.79 trillion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.81% from 2024 to 2028 1 . “Alibaba.com’s decision to ho...
Only 20% of businesses and organisations are prepared for climate-related disasters, new research from ACCA reveals as COP29 climate summit opens
Businesses and other organisations are not prepared for weather-related disasters, with out-of-date business continuity plans failing to reflect the frequency of disruption of climate-related events, according to ACCA’s latest report weathering the storm: building resilience against climate disruptions. This new report paints a concerning picture of organisational preparedness, with only 20% of businesses and other organisations surveyed identifying climate-related risks across their operations. Even more troubling is that a mere 17% regularly rehearse their response to major disruptions, while 25% have no mechanisms in place to build resilience at all. ‘Spain's recent floods and intensifying hurricanes worldwide are harrowing reminders that climate change is not a distant threat; it’s reshaping lives and communities right ...