Forecasts of tighter LNG supplies along with volatile prices for the next few years are keeping buyers on edge and are impeding the push towards alternative energy sources. As a result of these factors, energy security has become a top… Read More ›
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Germany pledges $10.51 billion to help India achieve climate change goals
In a statement to the media, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Germany has pledged $10.51 billion (10 billion euros) to help India achieve its climate goals following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin. Both leaders highlighted… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia could cut June crude prices for Asia, as it competes for marketshare with Russia
On Friday, oil traders opined, Saudi Arabia is likely to cut crude oil prices to Asia in June following a slump in demand from China, which is seeing increasing COVID lockdowns which are curbing demand. China is the world’s biggest… Read More ›
Europe-South Korea relations key to managing fallout of US-China rivalry
According to former ambassadors and government officials, it is important that Europe nurtures closer ties with South Korea under South Korean President elect Yoon Suk-yeol to manage China’s rising power and the increasing rivalry between the United States and Beijing…. Read More ›
Europe, Canada close airspace to Russian jets, US has yet to decide
Canada and European nations moved to close their airspaces to Russian aircraft, in an unprecedented step aimed at applying pressuring on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the invasion of Ukraine. Following the move, in a statement Russian airlines Aeroflot… Read More ›
AirAsia Group Bhd changes name of its listd holding company to Capital A Bhd
On Friday, in a statement Malaysia based AirAsia Group Bhd said, it has decided to change the name of its listed holding company to Capital A Bhd. The development comes in the wake of the company seeking market recognition of its… Read More ›
Jared Kushner’s investment firm Affinity Partners raises more than $3 billion in committed funding
According to a source familiar with the fund raising effort, Jared Kushner’s global investment firm, Affinity Partners, has raised more than $3 billion in committed funding from international investors. Kushner, a former top aide to former US President Donald Trump… Read More ›
Crude oil prices rise after Saudi price hike
Oil prices have risen by more than $1 dollar after Saudi Arabia raised prices for its crude oil sold to the United States and Asia. Brent crude futures for February gained $1.69 to $71.57 a barrel while U.S. West Texas… Read More ›
$100 billion climate financing pledge by developed countries inches closer after Japan’s $10 billion commitment
In a statement US climate envoy John Kerry said, developed countries have pledged a total of $100 billion towards climate financing following new commitments made by Japan. In 2009 developed countries had pledged to provide $100 billion by 2020 to… Read More ›
Britain boosts naval presence in Asia, midst rising tensions
In a significant development, Britain’s new aircraft carrier the HMS Queen Elizabeth made a pit stop in Singapore as part of a move to boost Britain’s military presence in Asia midst rising tensions in the region. The aircraft carrier led… Read More ›
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