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India Steps Up Hormuz Security, Issues ‘Navy Clearance Only’ Directive After Firing
India has ramped up maritime security near the Strait of Hormuz after two Indian-linked vessels came under fire on April 18. The Indian Navy has issued a fresh advisory for Indian-flagged ships ...
Singapore properties’ safe-haven premium shields S-Reits from Iran war headwinds
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Saudi property prices fall by 1.6% in Q1 2026
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FBR Introduces Major Tax Relief for Property Developers in Pakistan
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Executives such as Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and LVMH CFO Cécile Cabanis have made comments on how the Iran war is affecting their businesses.
Bangladesh-Japan EPA: A strategic blueprint for post-LDC global economic integration
The signing of the Bangladesh–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on February 6, 2026, represents a defining moment in the nation’s trade diplomacy, signaling a strategic transition from Least ...
China-linked route exposed after US seizes Iran-bound ship with suspected dual-use cargo
An Iranian-flagged cargo ship seized by U.S. forces had recently visited Chinese ports, spotlighting a supply route now under scrutiny by officials.
Oil and Gas Rise As Hormuz Tensions Flare Ahead of Iran Deadline
Oil and natural gas prices jumped after renewed risks to energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz threatened to jeopardize much-anticipated peace talks between the US and Iran.Most Read from ...
Philippines seeks streamlined World Bank support amid Middle East tensions
Philippine Finance Secretary Frederick Go urges the World Bank to streamline crisis assistance and provide affordable lending as Middle East tensions threaten the global economy.