Oil Retreats as Russia Sanctions Waiver Reframes Supply Outlook
Oil prices retreated after a US sanctions waiver changed expectations for Russian supply, although the effect on physical export volumes remains uncertain.
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Bank of Canada Flags Higher Inflation Path as Oil Stays Costly
The Bank of Canada is preparing to raise its inflation forecast as oil prices remain far above assumptions used in its July economic outlook.
Samsung Reportedly Turns to TSMC for Nvidia Custom HBM
Samsung is reportedly considering TSMC’s 3-nanometre process for the base die in Nvidia’s next-generation custom high-bandwidth memory.
Developing Countries Are Being Told to Spend Less When They Need to Build More
Developing economies face rising borrowing costs while needing more investment in essential services. The challenge is balancing financial stability with future growth.
One Fake QR Payment Notice Shows How Quickly Financial Misinformation Can Spread
A false QR payment charge notice highlights how quickly misinformation can undermine trust in everyday cashless transactions.
Oil Production Can Grow Without Bringing Back the Jobs It Once Created
Canada's oil infrastructure plans reveal why expanding industrial production does not necessarily create employment on the scale communities expect.
Speaking Up Should Not Mean Becoming a Target Online
The harassment of a university student highlights why Malaysians must distinguish between challenging opinions and threatening the people who express them.
Malaysia’s Online Shopping Boom Needs Stronger Accountability, Not Just More Sellers
Malaysia's proposed E-Commerce Bill highlights why stronger digital commerce must include clearer responsibilities for buyers, sellers and online platforms.
China’s Durian Boom Reshapes Trade at the Vietnam Border
China’s fast-growing durian imports are expanding trade through Pingxiang while increasing opportunities and margin pressure across Southeast Asia’s supply chain.
Malaysia’s Cocoa Ambition Needs More Than New Plantations
Sarawak's cocoa expansion could strengthen domestic supply, but Malaysia's bigger opportunity lies in creating higher-value products and stronger returns for local producers.