Gulf states

Travel insurance offers little relief, as most policies exclude war-related disruptions

Gulf economies still largely rely on hydrocarbons to support public finances, which are in mixed shape

Bottlenecks will worsen if Strait of Hormuz closure persists, with Colombo likely to be the worst hit

Some SMEs and exporters could face operational and cost pressures as US-Iran conflict spills over

Dim sum and panda bonds are both denominated in Chinese yuan

Structural and fundamental factors suggest the trend will only pick up pace in coming years, says think tank

Such issues could include contractual interpretations, the legal status of cryptocurrency assets and emerging issues around generative AI

Beijing’s transactional approach to the Middle East presents a new strategic reality which Asean nations must navigate

[DUBAI/RIYADH] Gulf states, home to multiple US military bases, were on high alert on Sunday (Jun 22) after US strikes on Iran raised the possibility of a widening conflict in the region.