Naphtha crunch bites Japanese companies despite PM’s assurances
Business trends From bathtubs to plastic bottles, prices are rising and output is falling Shortages of petroleum derivatives are…
Supply crunch in Intel, AMD CPUs deal fresh blow to PC and server makers
Semiconductors Rising prices and wait times add to headache from ongoing memory chip shortage Intel is betting big…
India’s gas crunch from Iran war lays bare electrification bottlenecks
Iran tensions Fossil fuel reliance weighs on industry despite renewables build-out Electricity’s share of final energy demand in…
Sky TV, NZ Cricket face crunch talks as Black Caps-Sri Lanka games could make way for proposed private-franchise T20 league
The Black Caps’ fourth test match against Australia, in Sydney, will be played in early January, while Sri…
Steep price hikes hit China’s smartphone market as memory crunch deepens
Electronics Apple’s new budget iPhone adds to pressure on Chinese brands China’s smartphone makers are facing a memory…
Auckland hospitality crunch: Trident’s Little Sicily in Onehunga to close its doors
“You should be held accountable to all small businesses when your actions cause businesses to lose their livelihoods,”…
Rising power bills and gas crunch set to ignite 2026 election
Household prices increased by an average $10 a month in April 2025, reflecting rising levels of investment need…
‘We choose Denmark,’ says Greenland ahead of White House talks with Vance and Rubio on territory’s future
“However, there are many indications that the most challenging part is ahead of us,” Frederiksen said. Danish Foreign…
Wellington Phoenix issues worsen as crunch A-League period looms for Giancarlo Italiano
There was an encouraging start to this season, with five points from the first three games, including a…
Waiting out the gas crunch? Grab the opportunity to get ahead instead – Marcos Pelenur
To address the gas shortfall, the Government is seeking expressions of interest to develop an LNG import facility,…
Labour crunch: NZ is facing a workforce shortfall of 250,000 in next 20 years
The report said New Zealand could aim to stay a small population – similar to the size of…
Japan suffers opportunity loss equivalent to 2.6% of GDP from labor crunch
Economy Non-manufacturing sectors fall victim to hiring shortfalls and staff turnover Lights are turned off on a floor…