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Geopolitics

Gulf tensions: Dumping of goods by ships at ports worries exporters

Times of India – World · India

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Geopolitics

West Asia conflict: Centre keeping close tabs to ensure supplies stay steady

Times of India – World · India

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Geopolitics

Bangladesh rations fuel as US-Iran war stresses energy supplies

South China Morning Post – World · China

Bangladesh began fuel rationing on Sunday as the war in the Middle East deepened an energy crunch, creating long queues at petrol stations and boiling over int…

Geopolitics

Iran war threatens prolonged impact on energy markets as oil prices rise

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The conflict has already led to the suspension of almost a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas supply.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong, Singapore square off in race to become world’s gold trading hub

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong and Singapore have crossed swords over their ambitions to be the world’s gold trading hub, but experts say the city holds an advantage over its South…

Geopolitics

White House worries as gas prices jump amid ongoing US-Israel war on Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

US drivers are largely insulated from higher oil prices caused by Middle East turmoil – but only to a pointAcross the US, the average cost of a gallon of regul…

Geopolitics

250 million barrel buffer: How much oil does India have and how long will it last

Times of India – World · India

India's energy security is bolstered by over 250 million barrels of oil reserves, sufficient for nearly two months. Diversified crude imports from 40 countries…

Geopolitics

Hormuz supply shock: India diversifies oil basket as Middle East conflict drags on

Times of India – World · India

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, India is rerouting crude oil supplies to secure uninterrupted fuel imports. Refiners are increasing sourcing from the U…

Geopolitics

15th five-year plan presents ‘golden strategic period’ for Hong Kong: Paul Chan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s financial chief has vowed to serve the nation and seize opportunities from the newly unveiled 15th five-year development plan, calling it a “golden…

Geopolitics

1 holy month, 1 year’s income: Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaar boom

South China Morning Post – World · China

By late afternoon in Putrajaya, the smell of smoke fills the air. Charcoal pits glow along the side of the road as office workers and families with school-aged…

Geopolitics

As Hong Kong doubles down on innovation, Hongkongers must too

South China Morning Post – World · China

I am not sure everyone in Hong Kong has taken fully on board the breadth and depth of the city’s intended role in the future economic development of the nation…

Geopolitics

Iran war hits China’s sulphur imports as economic fallout from conflict grows

South China Morning Post – World · China

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is having a direct impact on China’s access to sulphur – a raw material for producing fertiliser – just as the count…

Geopolitics

Boom times for India’s economy but opportunities remain uneven

South China Morning Post – World · China

For years India’s economy was driven by its vast services sector that saw millions of people working away in low-cost back offices providing consultancy for pr…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong considers raising MPF contributions after 13-year freeze on thresholds

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s workers and employers may have to pay more into the Mandatory Provident Fund, as the pension regulator considers calls to raise the contribution th…

Geopolitics

Germany: The Iran war is hurting the German economy

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Expensive energy, rising prices and disrupted supply chains are all bad news for economic growth. The German government is alarmed by events in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

From oil to saffron: how US-Iran conflict is rattling Chinese investors

South China Morning Post – World · China

The supply of oil and other essential commodities may be grabbing the headlines as the US-Iran conflict escalates, but the ripple effects are being felt far be…

Geopolitics

From oil to rice, here's how Middle East crisis may spread across global economy

Times of India – World · India

The Middle East conflict is escalating, triggering global economic concerns. Disruptions to trade, energy supplies, and food production are already evident, w…

Geopolitics

Paul Chan must deliver the fiscal discipline Hong Kong needs

South China Morning Post – World · China

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po delivered his latest budget on February 25. Over the past decade, under his stewardship, Hong Kong has weathered multiple e…

Geopolitics

‘Keep the change’ no more: Hong Kong taxi drivers prepare for shift to e-payments

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong cabbies are counting down to the end of the “keep the change” tradition as the industry prepares for a mandatory shift from cash-only payments to ele…

Geopolitics

Iran war oil shock accelerates Southeast Asia’s EV revolution

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man in a Mercedes drives up to a Bangkok forecourt, cash in hand, ready to buy an electric vehicle he hadn’t planned on owning. Southeast Asia’s EV revolutio…

Geopolitics

LPG price hike: Domestic cooking gas cost up by Rs 60 a cylinder

Times of India – World · India

Domestic LPG cylinders will now cost Rs 60 more, reaching Rs 913 in Delhi, while commercial prices saw a Rs 114.5 increase. This hike, attributed to global ene…

Geopolitics

US deal likely to be worked out in 3-4 months: Officials

Times of India – World · India

India is poised to finalize trade deals with the US within months, pending clarity on American tariff strategies. New Delhi remains committed, aiming for favor…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong growth on track to hit target despite Middle East war: finance chief

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s economic growth forecast of between 2.5 per cent and 3.5 per cent for the year will not be affected by the Middle East war, which will hurt the tra…

Geopolitics

‘46,800 jobs’: Xinjiang official says textile industry is growing despite US sanctions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Despite US-led sanctions, Xinjiang’s textile industry expanded last year to create tens of thousands of jobs, a senior official said, pledging stronger support…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong authorities propose ferry fare adjustments to keep operators afloat

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong transport authorities have proposed adjusting single-journey fares for six ferry routes from April 1, the first revision in nearly three years, with …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong urged to review fuel prices amid ‘unfair’ cost increase accusations

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have been urged to review the pricing mechanism for local fuel supplies after petrol retailers were accused of swiftly raising prices as …

Geopolitics

Russia Revels in a Sudden Reversal in Fortunes as Oil and Gas Prices Soar

The New York Times – World · US

President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs.

Geopolitics

'Prices of petrol, diesel will ... ': Centre's big assurance after oppn's charge

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, covering industries, markets, trends, analysis, and breaking stories to inform readers. - Focuses on econo…

Geopolitics

Explained: How Iran war is driving sharp rise in oil and gas prices

Times of India – World · India

Global oil prices have surged dramatically this week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has intensified, raising fears of prolonged energy supply disruptions…

Geopolitics

Pakistan increases petrol, diesel prices by PKR 55 per litre, highest-ever hike

The Hindu – World · India

The ex-depot price of petrol saw an increase of around 17%, while high-speed diesel was up 20%

Geopolitics

As Iran war closes Middle East skies, how high can Cathay Pacific fares fly?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Travellers are paying double the usual airfare on Cathay Pacific Airways flights from more than 50 cities to Hong Kong as the Iran war drives up demand for rou…

Geopolitics

Pakistan imperils its IMF rescue as Afghanistan border violence rages

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pakistan can ill afford to go to war. Neither can Afghanistan. Yet here they are, trading blows across one of South Asia’s most combustible borders – just as a…

General

Iran war threatens Trump's affordability push as rising energy prices complicate Fed rate cuts

NBC News – World · US

The war with Iran is quickly becoming an economic problem for the United States — and a policy dilemma for the Federal Reserve

Geopolitics

Oil prices surge as West Asia conflict rages, stocks fall on U.S. jobs

The Hindu – World · India

Maritime traffic has all but dried up through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies run

Geopolitics

As the world’s wealthy relocate, rewriting the property map, will Hong Kong win out?

South China Morning Post – World · China

From Sydney to Hong Kong, wealth migration is reshaping the global super-luxury property market as activity picks up after two subdued years – though the domin…

Geopolitics

US considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil as Iran conflict sees global prices surge

The Guardian – World · Europe

Washington says new measures not aimed at easing restrictions on Moscow and only affect supplies already in transitThe US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, sa…

Geopolitics

‘We had asked India to stop buying sanctioned Russian oil this fall, they did,’ says U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent

The Hindu – World · India

‘To ease the temporary gap of oil around the world, we have given [India] permission to accept the Russian oil,’ he said

Geopolitics

Iran war is latest threat to a global economy rattled by Trump

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rising energy prices threaten to stoke inflation and hobble economic growth in countries around the world.

Geopolitics

Investors are expecting Donald Trump to back down in the war with Iran – but what if he doesn’t?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Global markets have become inured to the US president’s posturing over the past year, but economists warn they may be ‘a little bit complacent’ in anticipating…

Geopolitics

LPG price hike: Domestic, commercial cylinders to get costlier from today — report

Times of India – World · India

Domestic cooking gas prices are set to rise from Saturday, with a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder increasing by Rs 60 nationwide. Commercial cylinders will also see a Rs …

Geopolitics

US sheds 92,000 jobs in warning sign for Trump’s economy

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US unexpectedly lost jobs in February while unemployment edged up, government data showed Friday, piling pressure on President Donald Trump’s economic agen…

Geopolitics

US job market stalls, unemployment rate rises before Fed decision

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The healthcare sector was hit the hardest , while tariff-exposed sectors remained stagnant .

Geopolitics

Iran war pushes oil price above $90 threatening rise in global inflation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Reports Kuwait was cutting output pushed up cost of barrel of Brent crude to highest weekly gain since Covid pandemic beganThe Iran conflict has driven the oil…

Geopolitics

US-Iran war: Gold being sold at steep cuts in Dubai; available at $30 an ounce discount

Times of India – World · India

The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, serves as a major hub for refining and exporting gold to buyers across Asia. It also acts as a transit point for …

Startups

Indian job postings for women grow 19% as reports highlight the massive economic potential of bridging the wealth gap

Your Story · India

A new report by foundit reveals women's representation in Indian job postings surged 19% year-on-year. The data highlights encouraging hiring growth for senior…

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