Keywords: War impact
US and Israeli military strikes on Iran since February 28 have thrown Asia's $19 billion used car export industry into disarray. Ships avoid the Middle East, stranding cargoes at sea and overwhelming ports from Sri Lanka to China. Dealers feel the impact acutely. Umar Ali Hyder Ali runs Yokohama-based......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the conflict in Iran is disrupting peace negotiations over Ukraine and straining critical missile supplies needed to defend against Russian attacks. Speaking to the BBC during a visit to London on March 17, he said the situation raises serious concerns for......
US President Donald Trump said he has requested a one month delay to his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing the ongoing war with Iran as the reason for remaining in Washington. Speaking at the White House, Trump said he wanted to travel to China but considered it necessary to stay......
Global investor confidence has fallen to its lowest level in six months as the war involving Iran and growing stress in private credit markets push fund managers toward their most defensive positioning since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bank of America’s March global fund manager......
The euro has dropped to around $1.16 against the US dollar, its lowest level since late 2024, as escalating conflict involving Iran pushes investors toward safe haven assets and raises fears of stagflation across energy dependent European economies. The currency’s decline accelerated following......
Gold and silver recorded their steepest single session declines of 2026 on Tuesday as a surge in the U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields outweighed safe haven demand driven by the escalating Middle East conflict. Gold fell more than 4 percent during trading, briefly dropping below $5,000 per ounce......
Apple is now mandating its suppliers to adopt robotic automation or risk losing their manufacturing contracts, marking a significant shift from its previous policy of subsidizing factory upgrades. According to a report by DigiTimes Asia, the tech giant has made automation a prerequisite for securing......
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, resulting in at least 144 fatalities and over 730 injuries. As rescue operations continue, officials anticipate the death toll may rise, given the extensive damage and ongoing challenges faced by responders. The earthquake, one of......
In a significant shift in international trade policy, US President Donald Trump has announced substantial tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The sweeping measures, revealed on Saturday, impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and most Canadian imports, while Chinese goods will face a 10% tariff......
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