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Published on 07:47 GMT

Japan to provide US$10 billion to South-east Asia to aid with surging oil prices

Published Wed, Apr 15, 2026 · 05:49 PM [TOKYO] Japan will provide US$10 billion in financial support to nations in South-east Asia, to help them cope with soaring crude oil prices due to the war in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on 07:49 GMT

Indonesia’s rating most at risk in South-east Asia amid war, S&P says

Published Wed, Apr 15, 2026 · 03:55 PM [MANILA] Sovereign ratings in South-east Asia are expected to come under strain, with Indonesia’s particularly at risk in case of a prolonged Middle East conflict, S&P Global Ratings said. “The credit quality of …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on 12:52 GMT

Brazilian payments unicorn Ebanx makes South-east Asia push

Investments for this year’s expansion will be financed by the firm’s cash on handPublished Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 05:15 PM [SAO PAULO] Brazilian cross-border payments company Ebanx said it is expanding global operations, with a focus on South-east Asia, …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on 11:36 GMT

China’s surging chip tool imports from south-east Asia

Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
Published on 02:32 GMT

Scoot tops global airline rankings for lowest emissions; SIA second in South-east Asia

SINGAPORE – Scoot has topped global airline rankings for lowest emissions in 2025, while its parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been ranked second in South-east Asia, according to a global study by aviation analytics firm Cirium. Scoot is also …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on 08:23 GMT

Europe and Asia's response to 60% Middle East crude export collapse reshapes global energy trade

North American crude replaces Middle East flows as Europe faces structural diesel deficit while exporting gasoline surplus eastward. Middle East crude exports collapsed nearly 60% between early February and early March 2026, falling from 18.7 million bpd …

Source: Oilfield Technology - Neutral
Published on 12:59 GMT

IMF warns of Asia’s vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

WASHINGTON: Asia is more vulnerable to an energy shock than other regions because of its heavy reliance on Middle East fuel, an International Monetary Fund executive said, warning of an acute hit to growth if a prolonged war triggers supply shortages. The …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on 13:20 GMT

IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

WASHINGTON, April 16 : Asia is more vulnerable to an energy shock than other regions because of its heavy reliance on Middle East fuel, an International Monetary Fund executive said, warning of an acute hit to growth if a prolonged war triggers supply …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 13:49 GMT

Asia will remain main driver of global growth: IMF

According to the IMF, Asia consumes about 38 per cent of the world's oil and 24 per cent of its natural gas.Asia will remain the main driver of global growth with India and China contributing 70 per cent of the regional expansion, the IMF said Thursday …

Source: ETManufacturing.in - Pending
Published on 13:05 GMT

Exports stall, prices crash: How West Asia war is taking huge toll on Maharashtra’s banana farmers

The West Asia war has triggered a severe crisis for Maharashtra's banana farmers. Export disruptions to the Middle East have caused prices to plummet from Rs 22/kg to Rs 2/kg, leading to massive financial losses. Farmers are abandoning or …

Source: News9 Live - Indeterminate