Economy

Corporate

Iran Conflict Drives Bond Market Turmoil as Inflation Fears Resurface

Global bond markets are under pressure as renewed tensions in Iran stoke fears of rising inflation.

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Markets

European Equities Fall as Persian Gulf Tensions Drive Global Market Turmoil

European stock markets plunged as tensions in the Persian Gulf escalated, triggering fears of a global energy crisis and economic uncertainty.

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AI

ABoICT 2026 Lecture to Highlight AI, IoT’s Role in Business Efficiency

The 2026 ABoICT Lecture will focus on AI and IoT's impact on business efficiency and digital transformation.

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Crypto

Hong Kong, Shanghai Launch Blockchain Initiative to Transform Trade Finance

Hong Kong and Shanghai are launching a blockchain initiative to transform trade finance, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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Economy

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Prices Up, Dow Futures Slide Amid Geopolitical Risks

Oil prices climb as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, pushing Dow futures lower amid fears of supply disruption and inflationary pressures.

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Energy & Commodities

Aquino Cites Train Law Threshold as Oil Prices Near $80 Per Barrel

Senator Bam Aquino has reminded the government that the Train Law automatically suspends excise taxes on oil when global prices hit $80 per barrel, as prices approach that threshold.

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Corporate

Oman’s Royal Decree Expands Powers of Economic Zones Authority

Oman's Royal Decree expands OPAZ's powers to enhance economic governance and attract investments.

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Corporate

EU Battery Industry Sees Narrowing Cost Gap with China, Study Shows

European battery makers could close their cost gap with China by 2030 through policy-driven scaling, despite current production costs being significantly higher.

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Corporate

Borneo Bloc Seeks Sabah’s Constitutional Rights, Not Malaya Control, Says LDP Official

Borneo Bloc aims to restore Sabah's constitutional rights, not control Malaya, says LDP official.

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US Politics

Texas Senate Primaries Near Election Day as GOP Runoff Likely

Texas Senate primary races are heating up with a potential Republican runoff and a chance for Democrats to make history.

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Corporate

Dubai Flight Cancelled Amid Iran-Middle East Tensions

IndiGo Airlines cancelled its Bhubaneswar-Dubai flight on Monday due to airspace disruptions linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Corporate

NEFT vs RTGS: Key Differences in Transaction Limits and Settlement Times

India's RTGS and NEFT systems differ in transaction limits, settlement times, and fees, impacting how users handle digital payments.

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Elections

John Swinney to Address Scottish Independence Rally Ahead of Holyrood Election

John Swinney will address a Scottish independence rally five weeks before the Holyrood elections, signaling a renewed push for Scotland's autonomy.

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Middle East

Malta’s PM Urges National Unity Amid Middle East Tensions

Malta's PM calls for national unity as the country faces challenges from Middle East tensions.

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Diplomacy & Trade

India Canada Reset Ties: Targeting Trade Deal by 2026

India and Canada are resetting ties, targeting a trade deal by 2026.

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