South Korea on Thursday said it will carry out a 5 trillion won ($3.32 billion) emergency bond buyback and expand fuel tax cuts starting Friday to protect the economy from a global market rout ...
Vietnam’s first pumped-storage hydropower project secures two int’l loan deals
The Bac Ai pumped-storage hydropower project in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has secured two international loan agreements worth 76 million EUR (88.2 million USD) each.
Philippines launches $333 million fund to boost fuel security
MANILA, March 26 (Reuters) - The Philippine energy ministry said on Thursday it is activating a 20 billion peso ($333 million) emergency fund to strengthen fuel security amid continued volatility in ...
South Korea to raise fuel price cap but expand tax break to cushion blow from Iran conflict
By Jack Kim SEOUL, March 26 (Reuters) - South Korea will raise a cap on fuel prices effective Friday at midnight and expand fuel tax breaks to ease the burden on consumers dealing with the fallout ...
Ex-Thai PM Srettha wants debt-cap hike to 80% to lift growth
Former Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin called for a rise in the nation’s public debt ceiling to both cushion against the effects of the Middle East conflict and revive long-term growth.
Iran war is a ‘catastrophe,’ G7 ministers warn — but there’s little they can do to stop it
European leaders and ministers issue warnings about the impact and potential consequences of the Iran war ...
Iran war is a ‘catastrophe,’ G7 ministers warn — but there’s little they can do to stop it
European leaders and ministers issue warnings about the impact and potential consequences of the Iran war ...
‘Worst nightmare’: Iran war is the biggest oil shock in history, analysts say
As the war in Iran enters its fourth week, analysts warn that the conflict's scale and disruption to the oil market are "incomparable." ...
Revolut to base 40% of its global workforce in India by 2026
By Haripriya Suresh BENGALURU, March 26 (Reuters) - European fintech firm Revolut plans to have around 40% of its global workforce based in India by the end of 2026 as it expands its India global ...
Iran drafting law to introduce tolls for Hormuz transit
The semi-official Fars news agency said the plan would be finalised next week, and would legally recognise Iran’s oversight of the strait.