Summer travel plans take no break: Domestic demand remains strong despite rising fuel costs and airfares, fewer flightsIndians are not cancelling summer holidays despite higher costs and fewer flights. Many are choosing domestic trips or nearby international...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Travelling to Thailand this week? Heavy rain, rough seas expected across countryTourists heading to Thailand this week should anticipate widespread rainfall and thunderstorms due to a strong south-west monsoon and a low...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to GulfIndia's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions...
27 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weatherA sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weat...
26 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gainEuropeans are choosing to vacation closer to home as the war in the Middle East has amplified security concerns and made long-haul flights ...
19 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Iran-linked LPG tanker signals Indian ownership through HormuzAn LPG carrier, the Tara Gas, previously involved with Iranian cargoes, is transiting the Strait of Hormuz while declaring Indian crew and ...
11 May, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
AirAsia Co-Founder Tony about to give the world a new airlineTony Fernandes, co-founder of AirAsia X, is set to launch a new airline. This aggressive expansion comes despite rising oil prices. The new...
07 May, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
India’s war chest has better ammo than its peers. Moody’s approvesSince the onset of global economic challenges in 2020, India has emerged as a powerhouse among developing markets. According to a Moody's a...
05 May, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
Global Markets | Resilience Tested: Asian economies balance buffers against rising oil shockAsian economies are scrambling to manage an energy shock caused by the Iran war, with soaring oil prices and supply disruptions hitting the...
05 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El NinoThe effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Ind...
02 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
International travel demand from India drops as West Asia tensions and weak rupee drive up costsIndian summer travel abroad faces higher costs. Tour packages are up 20-25%. West Asia conflict fuels oil prices and airfares. A weaker rup...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Italy's ITA Airways to expand direct flights to India, Thailand amid Mideast warItalian flagship airline ITA Airways said Tuesday it was increasing direct flights to India and Thailand this August, as the Iran war disru...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.02 AM IST