US-China Tariff Changes Cover a Wide Range of Products as Trade Tensions Evolve
Washington/Beijing: Trade conditions between the United States and China are undergoing another shift as changes to tariff arrangements affect a...
International Business
Shein Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit as Margins Face Pressure
Singapore: Global fashion retailer Shein reported a substantial profit for the second quarter, highlighting continued demand for its online-focused business...
Singapore Wholesale Electricity Prices Hit 2026 High
Singapore, September 28, 2026: Singapore's wholesale electricity market has recorded its highest weekly price level of 2026, as volatility in...
Asian Markets Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Rise
Tokyo, September 28, 2026: Asian stock markets traded mostly lower on Monday as rising crude-oil prices and higher US Treasury...
🛢️ Oil Prices Rise Above $106 as US-Iran Tensions Threaten Strait of Hormuz
London/Singapore, September 28, 2026: Global oil prices moved sharply higher on Monday as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict renewed concerns...
🇨🇳 China and US Extend Trade Truce Until January 2027
Beijing, September 28, 2026: China and the United States have agreed to extend their existing trade truce until January 10,...
Dollar Heads Toward Another Weekly Gain as Treasury Yields Rise
NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar is heading toward another weekly advance as rising Treasury yields and changing expectations for the...
Oil Prices Ease as Markets Assess Possible U.S.-Iran Truce
LONDON: Global oil prices edged lower as traders assessed the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and...
Vietnam Refinery and ExxonMobil Sign Framework for Crude Oil Supply
HANOI: Vietnam’s leading oil refining operator has entered into a framework agreement with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to strengthen crude oil...
Global Markets Face Renewed Pressure as Energy Shock Raises Inflation Concerns
Global financial markets are facing renewed uncertainty as energy prices remain elevated and investors assess the potential economic consequences of...
China’s Industrial Rise Puts Growing Pressure on German Manufacturers
China’s rapid transformation into a producer of increasingly sophisticated industrial and technology-intensive goods is creating a new competitive challenge for...
ASEAN and EU Deepen Economic Cooperation as Digital Trade and Supply Chains Take Center Stage
ASEAN and the European Union are moving to deepen their economic partnership, with senior officials focusing on digital trade, green...
Hyundai CEO Warns Chinese Automakers Could Intensify Competition in the US
Seoul: Hyundai Motor Chief Executive Officer José Muñoz has warned that Chinese automakers could become a stronger competitive force in...
ECB Official Urges Caution Over Expectations of More Interest Rate Hikes
Frankfurt: European Central Bank Vice President Boris Vujcic has cautioned financial markets against assuming that rising energy prices will automatically...
Nestlé Reviews Its Options After Russia Places Local Business Under Temporary Administration
Zurich, September 18, 2026: Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed the company's local...
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25% as Inflation Risks Persist
Tokyo, September 18, 2026: The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, taking borrowing costs to...
Oil Prices Decline as Easing Saudi Supply Concerns Weigh on Global Market
London, September 18, 2026: Global oil prices moved lower for a third consecutive trading session on Friday as signs that...
Singapore’s Exports Surge 46.2% as AI Demand Drives Electronics Boom
Singapore, September 17, 2026: Singapore recorded a sharp acceleration in its merchandise exports in August, with non-oil domestic exports (NODX)...
Germany Welcomes €40 Billion UAE Investment Push to Strengthen Jobs and Innovation
Germany has welcomed an ambitious investment commitment from the United Arab Emirates that could bring around €40 billion into the...
Egypt: Cairo and India Move to Deepen Industrial Cooperation and Investment
Egypt and India are working to expand industrial cooperation and attract greater Indian investment, with both sides discussing new opportunities...
Germany: UAE Announces €40 Billion Investment Package to Support German Industry
Germany is set to receive a major investment boost from the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi announced plans to...
Greece Begins First Copper-Gold Production at Major Skouries Mining Project
ATHENS — Greece has reached a significant milestone in its mining industry after the Skouries project in northern Greece produced...
Australia Eases Proposed Gas Reservation Rules to Protect Domestic Supply
Australia has revised its proposed gas reservation policy, moving away from a fixed requirement that LNG exporters set aside 20%...
Japan Warns of Faster Rate Hikes as Inflation Pressures Intensify
TOKYO — Japan may need to accelerate interest-rate increases if inflationary pressures continue to build, a senior Bank of Japan...
South Korea and France Deepen Strategic Partnership as Lee Jae Myung Meets Macron
NICE, France — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in France for a four-day state visit that is...
Jaguar Land Rover Plans Up to 4,000 Job Cuts as UK Government Rules Out Bailout
Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to reduce its workforce by as many as 4,000 positions over the next two years...
OPEC+ Freezes October Oil Output Policy Amid Global Supply Uncertainty
RIYADH — OPEC+ has decided to keep its oil production policy unchanged for October, pausing further adjustments as major producers...
United States Leads the World in Billion-Dollar Companies, India Ranks Third in 2025
The United States maintained a commanding lead in the global corporate landscape in 2025, with 1,873 companies valued at more...
Austria Seeks New AI Partnership With Saudi Arabia to Expand Digital Cooperation
Austria is moving to establish a new digital partnership with Saudi Arabia, with artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure emerging as...
Germany Highlights Maritime Technology and Security as Major Industry Fair Opens in Hamburg
Germany is putting its maritime industry and advanced technologies in the spotlight as Hamburg hosts one of the world's largest...
Canada Pushes for New Global Defence Bank as Allies Seek More Financing for Security Projects
Ottawa, Canada is pushing ahead with plans to establish a new international financial institution aimed at helping allied countries expand...
US Plans 35% Stake in Venezuelan Oil Venture as Trump Pushes for Greater Control of Energy Reserves
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, February 24, 2026 Washington/Caracas, The United States is considering an...
Where Does Your Country Import the Most From? Understanding Global Trade Connections
Every product on a supermarket shelf, every smartphone in a pocket, and every vehicle on the road tells a story...
Canada and Singapore Deepen Economic Partnership Amid Changing Global Trade Landscape
Canada and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties as both countries seek to navigate an increasingly...
Trump Invokes Section 338 Tariff Law Against Canada: Wine, Dairy, Cement and More Products Targeted
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade action against Canada by using Section 338 of the Tariff Act...
