Energy & Commodities
Intraco’s major supplier declares force majeure over Iran conflict
The Middle East situation has disrupted the supply of olefins used to make plastics, fibres and detergents
From Shell to Singapore Airlines: the potential winners and losers as oil tops US$100
Transport companies’ profit margins take a hit while developed and emerging markets in Asia-Pacific face spillovers
GIC-backed Greenko Energies weighs US$1 billion India IPO: sources
The company has held preliminary discussions with bankers for a potential share sale as soon as this year
South-east Asia faces sweltering heat as war limits energy supply
A prolonged disruption will threaten the fossil-fuel-reliant region’s power generation into April and May
Vietnam plans to scrap fuel import curbs to keep supply flowing
The country’s crude oil production currently averages about 180,000 barrels per day
Airline shares battered as oil prices spike, Iran war intensifies
Some people have turned to private jets to leave the Middle East
Oil soars above US$100 as Iran war forces more production cuts
More than a dozen countries have been sucked into the fray and the conflict has stoked fears of an inflation crisis
Gold prices drop over 2% as firmer dollar, US rate outlook weigh
Investors expect the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting on Mar 18
‘Should have started by now’: Indonesia’s plan to export solar energy to Singapore hits a snag
[JAKARTA] The planned export of solar energy from Indonesia’s Batam to Singapore appears to have hit a snag, as appointed electricity exporters face challenges in securing financing under Jakarta’s li...
‘Double-edged sword’: Wilmar, Golden Agri may face margin squeeze from Iran war, but upstream players could gain
With surging crude oil shortage and rising prices, biodiesel demand expected to rise