18.10.2021 — Digital transformation has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 91 per cent of Posts worldwide now provide financial services, either directly or in partnership. These figures are likely to increase as e-commerce booms. It is estimated that e-retail revenues are likely to grow to 4.88 trillion USD in 2021, as the numbers of consumers continue to order goods online.

11.10.2021 — The UPU’s World Leaders Forum had postal sector leaders gather online to discuss driving the Post’s role in facilitating sustainable global trade.

17.08.2021 —

The second week of the 27^th Universal Postal Congress in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire opened with a discussion on the opportunities for posts to diversify into the health sector. Triggered by the ongoing global health crisis, the discussion, however, went beyond the pandemic.