Saturday 21 March 2026 - 07:50
Fuel prices in Vietnam rose sharply overnight following a government decision to increase rates amid growing concerns over supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. The price of gasoline climbed by around 20%, while diesel surged by approximately 34% in a single adjustment. Since the escalation of tensions involving the United......
Asian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as escalating attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf pushed oil prices higher, while the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan held interest rates steady amid rising economic uncertainty. Oil prices jumped after strikes targeting key facilities across the region. Brent crude rose above......
Japan has dismissed a recent United States intelligence report suggesting that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a potential Taiwan crisis represent a major shift in the country’s defense policy. The response comes just days before Takaichi’s scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, a summit......
Tokyo, the capital of Japan and the world’s most populous metropolitan area, blends historic traditions with advanced urban innovation. Visitors encounter centuries old temples and landscaped gardens alongside modern districts filled with technology, fashion, and entertainment, all supported by a highly efficient public transportation......
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha has expanded its patent portfolio in autonomous driving with systems that combine remote assistance, adaptive control, and advanced route planning. These developments focus on improving safety, flexibility, and continuity of automated driving under real world conditions. Recent filings emphasize the role of......
Patent filings in quantum computing since 2020 show strong activity from major US and Asian technology companies, alongside specialized startups and industrial hardware firms. The landscape reflects competition across hardware design, software frameworks, and cloud-based quantum services. Among large global technology companies, IBM remains......
Global financial markets declined on March 18, 2026, after stronger than expected US producer price data and a cautious Federal Reserve stance reinforced concerns about persistent inflation and slowing growth. Major US stock indices posted significant losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 768 points, or 1.63 percent, to about 46,225,......
The Bank of Japan kept its interest rates unchanged on Thursday, warning that rising oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict could push up underlying inflation and complicate policy decisions. The central bank maintained its short-term policy rate at 0.75 percent following a two-day meeting, in line with market expectations. The decision......
The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted global energy markets, prompting governments to accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. After Tehran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, around 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas supply has been blocked, triggering what policymakers describe......
A severe energy crisis linked to the war in Iran is forcing governments across Asia to impose emergency austerity measures, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz choke vital oil and gas supplies to heavily import-dependent economies. Pakistan announced it would cancel its annual Pakistan Day military parade scheduled for March 23, replacing......
The United Arab Emirates briefly shut its airspace on Tuesday as missile and drone exchanges between Iran and Israel intensified, with explosions reported in several Gulf cities and new strikes launched across multiple fronts. Residents in Dubai and Doha reported hearing blasts as air defense systems intercepted incoming projectiles. UAE......
Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday as renewed concerns over the Strait of Hormuz erased the previous day’s relief rally, highlighting ongoing disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Brent crude climbed nearly 3 percent to around $103 per barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose to about......
Shigeaki Mori, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and a long-time advocate for historical memory, has died at the age of 88, according to local media reports. Mori was widely known not only for surviving one of the most devastating events of the 20th century but also for his efforts to document the fate of American prisoners of......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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