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US crude shipping costs to China hit record as Middle East war disrupts oil flowsShipping costs for US crude oil to Asia have reached record highs. This surge is driven by Middle East energy flow disruptions and increase...- AI could disrupt traditional entertainment studio model as production costs fallArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing the landscape of entertainment production, offering creators remarkable cost savings. Smaller pr...
- US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol outputThe United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that India’s rice stocks ...
- Trade fragmentation could hit poor economies much harder than rich ones, WTO warnsGlobal trade fragmentation will severely impact the world's poorest economies. Least-developed countries could see GDP fall significantly b...
- In 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles went into a job that cost no more than a standard buildIn 2020, Australia built more than 90% of a road project from recycled waste; five million bottles were used in a Central Coast Council pro...
- China’s new oil refining technology could cut energy use by 91% — here’s how scientists are turning crude oil into valuable products more efficientlyChinese scientists have developed a new molecular refining method. This technique may significantly reduce energy consumption in oil proces...
- From India to Vietnam: Why some firms are rethinking the China-plus-one strategyCompanies are bringing manufacturing back to China after facing difficulties abroad. Replicating China's factory ecosystem and skilled labo...
- Brands turn to localisation, product cuts to protect festive marginsBrands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...
- War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.
- Textile industry wants 6-month extension for duty-free cotton importsIndia's textile industry requests a six-month extension for duty-free cotton imports beyond October 31. This plea comes as cotton yarn pric...
- Indian agrochemical firms may benefit from volume recovery, but weak pricing, competition could pressure margins: ReportGlobal agrochemical markets face ongoing pressure from weak farmer economics and intense competition. Channel inventories have largely retu...
- Flips may no longer be a flop like beforeApple has introduced its iPhone Duo flip smartphone, entering a market pioneered by Samsung. This new design offers folding screens, addres...
- White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources sayThe White House is exploring using the Defense Production Act to boost oil refining capacity. This consideration follows President Trump's ...
- AI-assisted microdrama content share could rise to about 80% in 18 months: ExpertsArtificial intelligence is rapidly changing India's microdrama content creation landscape. AI-assisted production will likely reach eighty ...
- Cotton yarn price surge weighs on Indian textile industry as FTA gains remain elusiveCotton yarn prices have increased 60% to around Rs 400 per kg from Rs 250 per kg in early 2026
- Iran suspends freight charge on foreign vessels carrying energy products to or from IranIran has temporarily halted a ten percent charge on freight fees for foreign ships. This suspension applies to oil, gas, and liquid petrole...
- China's AI chipmakers raise prices as high-bandwidth memory shortage bitesHuawei has lifted the indicated price of its Ascend 950DT accelerator card, which integrates an AI processor with memory and other componen...
- Nestle CEO says Middle East conflict driving inflation, higher supplier costsNestle is increasing prices and reducing product offerings to manage rising costs. Higher energy and raw material expenses are impacting su...
- Indian steel prices set to rise further on coking coal costs, demand revivalIndian steel prices are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Post-monsoon demand from infrastructure and automotive sectors will tight...
- VerSe bets on SparkStation to make AI video cheaper and more consistentVerSe Innovation has launched SparkStation, an AI-powered content operating system. This new platform promises to significantly reduce prod...
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