As the Hormuz crisis exposes ‘fragile’ global supply chains, how will China respond?
The chief of China’s top economic planner has outlined strategies and priorities to safeguard economic security, as Beijing…
China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies
China’s central bank chief has urged the IMF to serve as a bulwark against “rising unilateralism”, at a…
Why biggest threat to US global dollar dominance may well be Washington itself
China has crafted markets, mechanisms and incentives as the world’s largest buyer of commodities in a bid to…
Albanese government’s frustration rises alongside fuel prices and inflation
Fuel prices and inflation aren’t the only metrics climbing as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. The Albanese…
Analysts doubt Iran war will prompt China stimulus, tip ‘solid’ first-quarter GDP growth
The US-Israeli war on Iran and the current Iranian and American blockades of shipping through the Strait of…
UK drivers given petrol and diesel warning over £2 a litre prices
UK drivers are being warned that a ‘real crisis’ at petrol stations will start at the end of…
Stockpiled Iranian Oil Cushions China From U.S. Blockade of Hormuz
China’s teapots can rely on the highest volumes of Iranian crude sitting on tankers since January to blunt…
Global Energy Shortages Drive Renewed Reliance on Coal
Governments worldwide are racing to find a solution to contend with the severe energy shortages brought about by…
Commonwealth Bank warning after China cuts off critical chemical export: ‘Already tight’
China’s latest move amid the Iran conflict could be another blow to farmers and food prices. (Source: Getty/Yahoo…
US, China seen as top AI beneficiaries in new growth forecast from ‘Doctor Doom’ economist
The economist famously dubbed “Doctor Doom” for predicting the 2008 financial crisis has seemingly morphed into a bullish…
Thailand’s fishing industry in ‘big trouble’ after Middle East war doubles fuel prices
When Captain Wongduen Meesamrong steered his fishing boat back to port through the Gulf of Thailand earlier this…
Thailand’s fishing industry in ‘big trouble’ after Middle East war doubles fuel prices
When Captain Wongduen Meesamrong steered his fishing boat back to port through the Gulf of Thailand earlier this…