New Zealand Building Costs Rise as Iran War Disrupts Global Supply Chains
Wellington, 16 April 2026 – New Zealand is facing a fresh wave of cost pressures in its construction sector, as prices for building materials climb sharply due to…
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Indonesia Eyes Russian Crude as Middle East Conflict Deepens Energy Strain
Jakarta, 15 April 2026 – Indonesia is increasingly looking to secure crude oil supplies from Russia as prolonged Middle East tensions disrupt traditional energy flows, widening its import…
Rice Prices Surge Across Asia as Iran War Fallout Threatens Food Supply
Bangkok, 15 April 2026 – Rice prices across Asia are climbing sharply as the economic fallout from the Iran war disrupts fuel, fertiliser, and agricultural supply chains raising…
Burberry Sees Strong Asia Growth Potential but Warns of Rising Competition
HONG KONG, 15 April 2026 – Burberry remains optimistic about Asia’s long-term growth prospects, even as intensifying competition reshapes the luxury landscape across the region. Speaking at the…
HSBC Private Bank Cuts India Stocks, Boosts Gold Allocation Amid Iran War Risks
HONG KONG, 15 April 2026 – HSBC Private Bank has reduced its exposure to Indian equities while increasing allocations to gold, as rising geopolitical risks linked to the…
China’s YMTC Plans New Chip Factories to Double Capacity Amid Intensifying US Trade Curbs
BEIJING, 14 April 2026 – Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is planning to build multiple new semiconductor fabrication plants in a major expansion push, as China accelerates efforts to…
Asia Markets Claw Back War Losses as Easing Tensions Lift Sentiment
SINGAPORE, 14 April 2026 – Asian equity markets are beginning to recover from recent war-driven losses, as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed hopes for diplomacy between the United…