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Kieran ran quality programmes for an outdoor-gear importer and set up its inspection team in Southeast Asia. He writes about QC, inspections and running people on the ground.

12 articles 12+ years experience

Latest Malaysia Minimum Wage Rises to RM2,000 in 2027: What It Means for Suppliers and Teams Oct 27, 2026

Renata worked a decade at freight forwarders in Rotterdam and Chicago, pricing and routing ocean and air shipments out of Asia. She explains what a freight quote does and does not include.

12 articles 11+ years experience

Latest U.S. Mail Imports From Asia: Entry Type 13 and the January 20, 2027 Deadline Oct 27, 2026

Graham spent fourteen years buying homewares and hardware from factories in Guangdong and Zhejiang for UK retailers. He writes the checks he wishes he had run before his first deposit.

10 articles 14+ years experience

Latest Importer of Record Rules 2026: Form 5106 Checks and the Nov. 30 Deadline Oct 27, 2026

Haruka edits the anime and manga desks and has strong opinions about which film you should show a friend first. She writes the guides she wishes existed when she started watching.

0 articles 11+ years experience

Ji-woo covers Korean television, from broadcast rom-coms to streaming thrillers. She explains how the industry shapes the shows, so you know why that finale felt rushed.

0 articles 8+ years experience

Theo reviews Japanese and Korean games with a soft spot for crime dramas, side quests and anything with a karaoke minigame. He plays everything to the credits before he scores it.

0 articles 13+ years experience