Middle East conflict
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worldJapanese Crisps Brand Halts Production Amid Oil Shortage
Yamayoshi Seika stops Wasabeef production due to cooking oil shortage linked to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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financeIndonesia Holds Rates Steady Amid Global Volatility
Bank Indonesia maintains 4.75% policy rate to stabilize rupiah, citing Middle East tensions and inflation pressures. Governor Warjiyo reaffirms commitment to 2026-2027 targets.
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worldFuel Crisis Grips Laos Capital Amid Global Supply Shock
Vientiane faces severe fuel shortages as Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains. Panic buying, rationing, and long queues plague the landlocked nation.
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worldChina's Q1 2026 Data Shows Strong Exports, Weak Domestic Demand
Industrial output surged 6.3% YoY and retail sales rose 2.8%, but auto sales plunged 26% and property investment remains deeply negative - highlighting China's widening external-domestic demand gap.
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financeOil Prices Dip Amid Strait of Hormuz Activity and U.S. Easing Measures
Oil prices see a temporary dip as an Indian tanker exits the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. implements measures to stabilize energy markets, though weekly gains persist amid ongoing Middle East conflict.
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worldJapan's Premier to Seek 'Candid' Talks with Trump Amid War Impact
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces economic pressure from the Middle East conflict ahead of crucial talks with US President Donald Trump.
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financeOil Prices Slip Amid Strait of Hormuz Passage, Supply Measures
Oil prices declined as an Indian tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. introduced measures to ease supply concerns, though weekly gains are expected due to persistent Middle East conflict disruptions.
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financeOil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict, Supply Fears
Global oil prices are on track for weekly gains, driven by Middle East conflict and supply disruptions, despite U.S. measures to ease market concerns.