China’s Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
China is concerned over renewed instability around the strategic waterway
China’s silver imports jump to record on retail and solar demand
The high rate is unlikely to endure, given the lack of a long-term demand-supply imbalance for the metal, says analyst
Ceasefire at risk after US seizes Iranian ship; Iran shuns peace talks
Oil prices jump over 6% and markets wobble as traders fear ceasefire collapse will keep Gulf traffic low
Tsunami hits northern Japan after powerful earthquake
Bullet train services in Aomori were halted due to the tremors
China curtailing, not banning fuel exports, shipping data shows
Australia, Malaysia, Vietam and Indonesia receiving Chinese fuel in April
Teheran vows to retaliate after US seizes first Iranian ship in blockade
Iran also said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations
Hormuz traffic at standstill as US seizure of Iranian vessel widens risk
The seizure raises the stakes for shipowners operating across the region and widens the area seen to be risky for transits
China clean tech exports jump as Iran war spurs demand
CHINA’S exports of clean technology climbed in March, reinforcing signs that manufacturers are benefiting from rising global demand for alternative energy sources as traditional supplies are roiled by...
Can US blockade Iran-linked ships anywhere in the world?
US troops beyond the Middle East will engage in operations to thwart Iranian shipping
Asian airlines report Europe demand surge as Gulf hub disruption shifts traffic
As a result, customers need to pay a premium for flights that avoid the Gulf, according to data from Google Travel
