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Geopolitics

Why China’s red-hot tech push is leaving some traditional sectors out in the cold

South China Morning Post – World · China

With its cutting-edge humanoid robots busting moves on the world’s most-watched television programme and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touring a company fac…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than accelerating projects amid global uncertainties, sayin…

Geopolitics

The US-Israeli war on Iran threatens global energy. How is Asia preparing?

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran may not last much longer. But across Asia, government actions are racing to shield themselves from the fallout –…

Geopolitics

Middle East war fallout: Oil on fire, AI Group to levy or hike fuel surcharge from Thursday

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments and SIP investment returns. - Estimate PPF and FD maturity amounts and interest earned. - Determine NPS pension corpu…

Geopolitics

Oil prices plunge to $87.8 per barrel as IEA eyes emergency release with Strait of Hormuz in focus

The Hindu – World · India

After a Paris meeting of G7 energy ministers, IEA executive director said he was "in close contact" with energy ministers from key energy producers and consume…

Geopolitics

Global airlines hike ticket prices as Iran war sends costs soaring

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel and pushing airline ticket costs on some routes sky-high.

Geopolitics

Iran war sends oil prices climbing. These countries are better protected thanks to renewables

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Iran war has disrupted the oil and gas trade, with global implications for energy prices. Energy experts say accelerating the rollout of homegrown renewabl…

Geopolitics

Senate Democrats introduce bill to shield small businesses from Trump’s new tariffs

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bill is in response to president’s latest push to impose tariffs, but it’s likely to stall in Republican-majority SenateUS politics live – latest updatesA new …

Geopolitics

Higher Oil Prices Could Put the Fed in a Bind as Unemployment Rises

The New York Times – World · US

Investors now expect that the Fed will delay a rate cut until September instead of July, as they had before the war in Iran began.

Geopolitics

US-Iran war: Air India flight ticket prices to rise! Fuel surcharge hiked

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk provides global business news, covering markets, industries, trends, and economic analysis. - Focuses on delivering timely insights to he…

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz closure will have ‘ripple effect for weeks if not months’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘We could still be suffering the ripple effect of this for weeks, if not months’.

Geopolitics

China bets on new tech, domestic demand at 'Two Sessions'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Thousands of Chinese officials, including members of the National People's Congress, are meeting in Beijing as the government projects the lowest GDP growth in…

Geopolitics

Pakistan to close schools, cut spending over Iran war

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Pakistan announced fuel- and cost-saving measures to mitigate the economic strain from the ongoing conflict in Iran. The steps include temporary school closure…

Geopolitics

Aramco warns of oil market ‘catastrophe’ unless strait of Hormuz reopens soon

The Guardian – World · Europe

Saudi Arabian state oil firm calls crisis by far the biggest the region has seen but firm can reroute 70% of exports and tap crude held in storageBusiness live…

Geopolitics

What to Know About the Rising Price of Oil and Its Effects on Airline Ticket Prices

The New York Times – World · US

The Gulf conflict has led to higher fuel prices, and the cost of operating a plane has sharply increased. For travelers, that likely means higher fares.

Geopolitics

U.S. Eases Limits on Russian Energy as Oil Prices Soar

The New York Times – World · US

The volatility in energy markets because of the war in Iran could not come at a better time for President Vladimir V. Putin.

Geopolitics

US-Iran war: How can India shock-proof itself against future oil, LPG, LNG crisis

Times of India – World · India

The Middle East crisis has brought to fore with clarity an important fact - while India says it is comfortably placed on its oil, LPG, and LNG supplies - there…

Geopolitics

Govt eases FDI rules for China: Key sectors that will benefit

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk is a dedicated team providing global business news and analysis to readers. - Focuses on industries, markets, economic trends, and breaki…

Geopolitics

Iran war: Asia sees violence, fuel rationing, queues as energy crunch hits

South China Morning Post – World · China

The oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East has sparked unrest in Bangladesh and exasperation at petrol pumps around Asia, where many economies ar…

Geopolitics

Middle East tensions add uncertainty to Hong Kong retail rents, Wharf REIC says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s fragile retail recovery is clouding the outlook for shopping mall rents, with Wharf Real Estate Investment Company (REIC) warning that rising geopo…

Geopolitics

Bolstering oil stockpile, China’s import surge seen creating a 120-day shock shield

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s surge in crude imports early this year has strengthened its stockpiles against a backdrop of rising Middle East tensions and global supply risks. China…

Geopolitics

Philippines’ fuel shock exposes limits of deregulated oil market

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Philippines was hit by a sharp fuel-price shock on Tuesday, with pump costs surging after the escalating conflict involving Iran pushed global oil prices h…

Geopolitics

Pakistan orders sweeping austerity measures as Iran war triggers oil crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Four-day workweek for government employees and two-week closure of schools among the measures aimed at saving energy.

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis: Asian airlines raise fares as war fuels oil shock fears

Times of India – World · India

Asian airlines are hiking fares and planning for potential flight groundings as the Middle East conflict fuels a major oil shock. Indian carriers have already …

Geopolitics

Global fuel crisis looms: Gulf nations cut oil output; Hormuz disruptions choke supply

Times of India – World · India

The Strait of Hormuz closure is forcing Gulf nations to slash oil production as storage tanks fill. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq have significantly redu…

Startups

Are we ready for a world without cash?

Your Story · India

In December 2025, UPI registered 21.6 billion transactions worth Rs 28 lakh crore, a record high for any single month. In the entire calendar year, it handled …

Tech & Startups

Uzbekistan’s Uzum valuation leaps over 50% in seven months to $2.3B

TechCrunch · US

Uzum now reaches 20 million users and processes $11B in payments as it expands its e-commerce and fintech ecosystem across Uzbekistan.

Geopolitics

Could the US-Israel war with Iran fuel global inflation?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Oil prices are swinging as markets react to every twist in the conflict.

Geopolitics

India news: 'No plans to increase fuel prices'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Oil prices have fallen globally after Donald Trump said the Iran war could 'end soon.' Indian officials have reportedly said fuel prices may remain stable. Fin…

Geopolitics

Oil prices fall and stocks rebound after Trump says Iran war could end ‘very soon’

The Guardian – World · Europe

FTSE 100 opens higher and European markets rise as US president describes conflict as ‘very complete’Business live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live up…

Geopolitics

Scrapping North Sea windfall tax would not reduce UK energy bills, say experts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rachel Reeves said to be considering levy cuts for oil and gas firms, but economists say this would just fatten profitsEasing the windfall tax on the North Sea…

Geopolitics

‘Vicious cycle’: panic buying is biggest risk to Australia’s petrol supplies, experts say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government and motoring groups say there is no shortage of fuel supplies but stockpiling has left country service stations running dry, as Iran war sparks oil …

Geopolitics

Oil Falls and Stocks Rise After a Day of Drastic Swings

The New York Times – World · US

The price of oil had spiked to nearly $120 a barrel on Monday, drawing remarks by President Trump that he believed the war on Iran was “very complete.”

Geopolitics

Middle East war rattles oil markets: India invokes Essential Commodities Act — what it means

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, covering markets, trends, analysis, and breaking stories. - Focuses on providing insights to help readers …

Geopolitics

Fuel crisis in Bangladesh: India to supply 5,000 tons of diesel to Dhaka

Times of India – World · India

India began supplying 5,000 tons of diesel to Bangladesh via pipeline on Tuesday, part of an annual agreement for 180,000 tons. This delivery aims to alleviate…

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz crisis: Saudi's Aramco CEO warns of 'catastrophic consequences' for oil markets

Times of India – World · India

Saudi Aramco warns that ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to catastrophic consequences for global oil markets, citing already low inventories…

Geopolitics

Iran war impact on India: LPG shortage concerns rise; which states may feel the heat?

Times of India – World · India

West Asia tensions are disrupting commercial LPG supplies to eateries in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai. Authorities are prioritizing domestic use, impacting b…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong monitors fuel prices as Iran war sparks ‘premature and unfair’ hikes

South China Morning Post – World · China

Authorities are communicating with local oil companies to monitor how the war in the Middle East is affecting Hong Kong’s fuel market, amid a public backlash o…

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices amid panic buying

The Hindu – World · India

The price revision comes as global crude oil prices crossed $100 per barrel for the first time in four years

Geopolitics

Trade boom: China’s exports surge 21.8% in first 2 months of year

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s export growth accelerated sharply in the first two months of this year, defying last year’s high base while experts pointed to the likelihood of strong…

Geopolitics

E-payments to attract more riders, cut fare disputes: Hong Kong taxi industry

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mandatory e-payment in Hong Kong taxis could attract more residents and visitors to use the service, as about 90 per cent of drivers are ready to meet the requ…

Geopolitics

Crude price slides 6% after touching nearly $120 as Trump signals Iran war may end

Times of India – World · India

Oil prices retreated Tuesday after briefly surpassing $100 a barrel, as diplomatic hopes for the Middle East conflict emerged. Despite Iran's strong warnings a…

Geopolitics

Economic Security 101: why China’s officials now have to study rare earths and supply chains

South China Morning Post – World · China

In his decades toiling as a health official in a coastal Chinese province, Alan Chen has rarely had to study a subject about which he knew so little. “Nd is Ne…

Geopolitics

South Korea enacts historic fuel price cap to fight Iran oil shock

South China Morning Post – World · China

For the first time in over three decades, South Korea is doing something it hoped it would never do again: telling the market what it can charge for fuel. Pres…

Geopolitics

Why China’s economic reset is a credibility test for Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s annual parliamentary “two sessions” have been framed as a show of resilience in a turbulent world. That framing is not wrong but it is incomplete. Beij…

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