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18 results for “asia refiners”
Diplomacy / TreatiesThe Veil
Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance
The secretary of state's 31st trip abroad raises questions about competing priorities, but the account offers no evidence that he is avoiding other matt...
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Analysis-Ship fuel shortage looms as refiners strained by war favour other products
Refiners prioritize higher-margin products, tightening bunker fuel supply and lifting costs for shipping and some power plants into early Q4.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
Washington shifts its final Pacific carrier to prioritize Iran and the Western Hemisphere, leaving a temporary gap in Asia’s deterrence posture.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT
Report says Washington shifted missile interceptors to the Mideast, leaving Indo-Pacific partners worried about thinner air and missile defense.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense chiefs weighed China’s posture, spending, and Ukraine lessons, eyeing maritime security, industry capacity, and rules to guide regional deterrence.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader
Escalation near Iran diverts U.S. assets and attention from the Indo‑Pacific, testing dual-theater management and summit optics as allies watch closely.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as renewed tensions test a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire
Futures signal a mixed Asia open as crude rises on renewed Iran–U.S. strains; energy and defense may lead while transport and cyclicals face pressure.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran war
Regional futures point up as traders weigh threats and negotiation hints on Iran; gains fragile with energy, defense and FX likely to diverge.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets set to extend recovery as investors await Trump address on Iran war
Regional markets may extend gains but face volatility as Trump’s 9 a.m. SG/HK address on Iran hits during the first trading hour.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
'Not unlike tariffs': Iran war threatens to deepen Asia private equity's worst fundraising slump in a decade
Geopolitical risk from Iran’s conflict adds uncertainty to Asia PE, slowing due diligence, raising hurdles, and extending already weak fundraising cycles.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Asia-Pacific markets are set for higher open as Trump comments signal Iran war de-escalation
Asia-Pacific futures point to a firmer open after Trump’s comments ease fears of strikes on Iranian energy sites, softening haven demand.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Strait of Hormuz's closure causing energy crisis in Asia
Shipping delays near Iran tighten Asia’s oil and LNG supplies, lifting prices as refiners reroute cargoes and governments ready emergency measures.
- 8 min
- Iran
Technology / CyberThe Veil
Asia tech stocks rally as Nvidia earnings soothe AI slowdown fears
Asian tech stocks rallied as stronger-than-expected results from Nvidia eased concerns that momentum in artificial intelligence spending was cooling.
- 6 min
- Asia
World TradeBehind The Veil
Trump’s New Arms Rules Will Hit Southeast Asia
An “America First” export strategy complicates efforts to obtain U.S.-made weapons.
- 6 min
- Southeast Asia
Society / CultureThe Veil
South Asia would benefit from revival of neglected bloc – Bangladeshi official
SAARC would help improve supply chains and reduce logistics costs in South Asia, BNP leader Nasir Uddin Ahmed Ashim told RT India
- 6 min
- Bangladesh
Society / CultureThe Veil
Indian refiners skip Russian oil purchases – Reuters
State-run refiners including Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum are reportedly not accepting offers for Russian oil from March
- 8 min
- India
Economy / MarketsThe Veil
Airline Offering $2,600 Business on US-Asia Trips Expands Luxury Cabin
Taiwan's Starlux is one of the few aviation startups to tackle the full-service air travel market, and is introducing the A350-1000 to its fleet.
- 8 min
- Taiwan
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Asia markets rise on U.S.-India trade deal optimism; gold and silver rebound
Asia-Pacific markets rose after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and India had struck a trade deal.
- 8 min
- India