Islamic Development Bank Institute and Universal Postal Union launch "Prosper MSMEs" to expand Islamic digital financial services through postal networks
12.10.2026 — 21 September (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) – The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) have signed an agreement to launch a new project titled ‘Prosper MSMEs’. The project will explore how national postal networks in IsDB member countries can widen access to e-commerce and deliver Islamic-finance-aligned digital financial services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and underserved communities.
Press Release: Young writer from China wins the UPU’s International Letter-Writing Competition with story of connection across distance
09.10.2026 — Berne, 9 October 2026 – Twelve-year-old Zhiyuan Si from China has won first prize in the UPU’s 55th International Letter-Writing Competition (ILWC) for Young People, which drew more than 1.48 million letters from 65 countries this year.
World Post Day Message from UPU Director General Masahiko Metoki
09.10.2026 — Every year, World Post Day reminds us that the postal network is far more than the movement of letters and parcels. It is one of the world's enduring examples of global cooperation – one trusted network connecting people, communities and nations – through a shared commitment to universal service, trust and reliability.
Message of the United Nations Secretary-General on World Post Day
09.10.2026 — On World Post Day, we celebrate a system that does so much more than deliver the mail. With over 660,000 offices and 4.6 million staff, the post connects communities and provides essential services that strive to leave no one behind.
UPU lauds member countries’ postal development
09.10.2026 — The Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) recognized high achievers in its Integrated Index for Postal Development (2IPD) during a World Post Day ceremony at its Berne, Switzerland, headquarters today.
Press Release: UPU research calls for rapid global action as economic shocks threaten postal flows
09.10.2026 — The Universal Postal Union’s State of the Postal Sector 2026 shows that, while the postal network has the power to provide people and small businesses with affordable universal access to e-commerce, rapidly evolving trade policies have accelerated economic pressures and thinned the network in several postal corridors.
Pos Malaysia and FarEye: Rebuilding a Delivery Network from the Ground Up
06.10.2026 — How a four-year partnership took on-time performance from ~50% to 95%
African young professionals help chart new course for the region’s Posts
30.09.2026 — Africa is the youngest continent globally and engaging with this emerging group of future leaders, policymakers and innovators will be essential to the survival of African postal operators.
Latest postal statistics call for rapid transformation
29.09.2026 — The UPU’s latest Postal Statistics yearbook release shows that real postal revenue is in decline across all regions – a signal that current operating strategies are insufficient and driving the call for swift diversification of postal business models.
Postal restructuring underway in Brazil
29.09.2026 — H.E. Sonia Faustino Mendes, Brazil’s Vice-Minister for Communications, shares the country’s plans to improve the Post’s financial sustainability while reinforcing its role as a pillar of universal public service.
Readying the network for a regulatory overhaul: Three game-changing trends shaping the postal landscape
28.09.2026 — The rise of e-commerce and entry of new service providers in the market are prompting major shifts in the way the sector is regulated. Union Postale takes an in-depth look at how changing customer needs, increasing customs pressure and data protection requirements are expected to shape postal sector regulation over the coming years.
Building skills and opening markets through the Post
28.09.2026 — For small businesses, e-commerce offers opportunities to reach new customers, but turning an online presence into a sustainable business requires more than access to a digital marketplace. Entrepreneurs need practical knowledge to navigate online platforms, develop their businesses and manage the delivery of their products.