Trade is like water: In Hanoi, DHL makes its case that globalization still delivers
27 Mar 20269 min read
Summary
- The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 challenges deglobalisation narratives, showing that cross-border flows of trade, capital, and information remain strong.
- Rather than breaking apart, global trade is reconfiguring—shifting toward emerging hubs like Vietnam that sit between major geopolitical blocs.
- Despite this resilience, the benefits of globalisation are uneven, with cost pressures and policy shifts still felt most directly by consumers.
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