India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
The Japan-India Summit: Strategy maturing into substanceJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India signals a deepening economic partnership, focusing on resilient supply chains and hi...
Home sales fall to three-year low in June quarterHome sales experienced a notable dip in the June quarter, marking the slowest performance since early 2023. Persistent global uncertainties...
FIFA World Cup, higher airfares shape global summer travel trends in 2026: ReportDespite economic headwinds and global tensions, summer travel demand remains robust, with travelers shifting destinations rather than cance...
Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weighToyota Motor Company experienced a 7.2% drop in global vehicle sales for May, reflecting a fourth straight month of downfall. This slump st...
AI investment boom may fuel financial risks: BISThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned about the financial dangers linked to the rapid growth of AI, pointing to issues...
Pakistan, Bahrain discuss 'latest regional situation' amid renewed attacks by US, IranIn a bid to navigate the tumultuous regional landscape, Pakistan and Bahrain convened talks focused on heightened tensions between the US a...
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
BEML secures additional export order worth USD 5.35 million from West AsiaBEML Ltd has secured a significant USD 5.35 million export order for heavy earthmoving equipment from West Asia, building on a previous USD...
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo showsBank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existin...
Tata Motors bullish on CV demand as India growth can outweigh Iran war impact in long termTata Motors anticipates short-term headwinds for commercial vehicle demand due to West Asia war-induced diesel price hikes. However, MD & C...
Vedanta sets up real estate arm to unlock value from surplus landVedanta Ltd is venturing into the real estate sector with the incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vedanta Property Platforms Ltd ...
Global Market: Standard Chartered bullish on Asia ex-Japan equities, sees strong AI-led growthStandard Chartered upgraded Asia ex-Japan equities to overweight, expecting the region to post the strongest earnings growth globally in 20...
AirAsia X to keep lowering fares as jet fuel prices fallAirAsia X is slashing fares by 5% and reviewing prices weekly as jet fuel costs ease following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The Malaysian budget...
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...