Oil surge triggers ‘biggest energy crisis’, IEA chief warns
The head of the International Energy Agency has sounded the alarm over spiralling oil prices, warning of a deepening global economic shock as conflict in the Middle East disrupts markets.
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The head of the International Energy Agency has sounded the alarm over spiralling oil prices, warning of a deepening global economic shock as conflict in the Middle East disrupts markets.
Pacts include airworthiness standards for long-haul aircraft, together with Hong Kong and Macau, aiding efforts to expand international operations for Comac’s jets
Pacts include airworthiness standards for long-haul aircraft, together with Hong Kong and Macau, aiding efforts to expand international operations for Comac’s jets
Infini Resources has fired up the drill rig for maiden diamond drilling at its Reynolds and Reitenbach Lake uranium projects, situated on the doorstep of Canada’s world-renowned Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan.
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has opened six overland transit routes for goods destined for Iran, formalising a road corridor through its territory as thousands of containers remain stranded at Karachi port because of the United States blockade of Iranian ports and ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea’s memory chip giants warn of a prolonged crunch, with worried Samsung customers already pre-booking memory capacity for 2027
South Korea’s memory chip giants warn of a prolonged crunch, with worried Samsung customers already pre-booking memory capacity for 2027
The war in Iran might as well be over for investors as positive sentiment, strong corporate earnings and the AI boom lift Asian markets
The war in Iran might as well be over for investors as positive sentiment, strong corporate earnings and the AI boom lift Asian markets
Non-local residents with valid residence permits can buy homes in Futian, Nanshan and Xinan
Non-local residents with valid residence permits can buy homes in Futian, Nanshan and Xinan
SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol will attend a series of international gatherings and the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, next week, his office said Thursday.
The yen at one point depreciated to 160.48 per dollar during New York trading on April 29. (Photo by Koji Uema)
Banking executives in Europe have moved to calm investor concerns over private credit risks, as lenders' exposure to the troubled sector re-emerged during earnings season.
Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said a new government drive to safeguard supplies of essential products was developed to strengthen the UAE's response to challenges caused by Iran's “egregious attacks” on the country.
SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Hana Financial Group and four other banking groups will provide 1 trillion won (US$680 million) worth of financial support for startups as part of their efforts to boost productive finance and help invigorate the venture industry, the country's financial regulator said Thursday.
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Ford CEO Jim Farley, right, hosts U.S. President Donald Trump at the automaker's production center in Dearborn, Michigan, in January. © Reuters
Samsung Electronics is riding high on strong demand for memory chips as artificial intelligence technology develops. © Reuters
Wah Fu Petroleum Company executive pledges to pass on subsidy to customers, while taxi union leader praises government for quick intervention
Wah Fu Petroleum Company executive pledges to pass on subsidy to customers, while taxi union leader praises government for quick intervention
BNK Banking Corporation has tabled a record net interest margin (NIM) for the March quarter, with the closely watched bank health metric swelling to 2.11 per cent.
Strong loan growth to infrastructure and policy-backed sectors helps lift profits, while margins show early signs of stabilising
Strong loan growth to infrastructure and policy-backed sectors helps lift profits, while margins show early signs of stabilising
Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday reported a near tripling of its adjusted operating income in the first three months of the year, supported by improved sales in its key North American market.
Dalaroo Metals has just ticked off a major milestone at its Blue Lagoon critical minerals project in south-west Greenland, successfully acquiring full control of its core exploration licence, which hosts the majority of the project.
League’s officials to reveal details of new board, leadership with Private Investment Fund expected to stop support at end of 2026 season
League’s officials to reveal details of new board, leadership with Private Investment Fund expected to stop support at end of 2026 season
UAE petrol costs are set to increase in May in line with global oil prices, which remain elevated amid persisting concerns related to the conflict between the US and Iran. However, diesel prices will remain unchanged.
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Asia-based private equity firm MBK Partners had planned to acquire machine tool maker Makino. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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MANILA, Philippines — Fuel prices are expected to increase next week, with diesel seen rising by P1.50 to P2 per liter and gasoline by P2.50 to P3 per liter, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a weaker Philippine peso against the US dollar, according to local oil industry sources.
New York: King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the site of the September 11 attacks, met with schoolchildren and business titans and socialised with celebrities during a busy swing through New York City on Wednesday – the first visit to the city by a reigning British monarch in 16 years.
Older and wealthier Australians have increased their ownership of rental properties by up to 1500 per cent over the past two decades, while young people have been priced out of the investment market.
Siren Gold is steadily unravelling what could be one of New Zealand’s more intriguing forgotten mineral systems, stretching its Queen Charlotte antimony-gold project out to an impressive 8 kilometres of strike.
Earlier this month, the Bank of Israel slashed its growth forecast for this year, citing the hostilities in the Middle East.
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, UN-backed forecasts warn that almost a quarter of Lebanon's population could face acute hunger, as the conflict continues despite ceasefire efforts.
Large-scale attacks targeting Mali’s military government pose a serious threat to Russian strategic and economic interests
Large-scale attacks targeting Mali’s military government pose a serious threat to Russian strategic and economic interests
SoftBank Group is planning to create and list a standalone artificial intelligence and robotics company in the U.S. as early as this year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey speaks at Managing Global Imbalances: Policy Priorities forum during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Technicians work at Zhejiang Youlai Biotechnology Co. in Hangzhou on April 16. China's pharmaceutical sector is attracting global interest. © AP
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is withdrawing from LIV Golf.
The Middle East war has triggered the biggest global energy supply shock on record and will drive a sharp rise in commodity prices, pushing inflation higher and slowing economic growth worldwide, the World Bank has warned.
JAL and ANA aircraft park at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2023. Jet fuel prices are rising faster than expected for Japan's big airlines. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
JAL and ANA aircraft park at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2023. Jet fuel prices are rising faster than expected for Japan's big airlines. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)