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Chinese Crude Imports Rebound, Pressuring Global Oil Prices
Energy & Commodities

Chinese Crude Imports Rebound, Pressuring Global Oil Prices

Chinese customs data shows August crude imports climbed 6.2% month-on-month, with September volumes also increasing, as refiners gradually restock.

Energy & Commodities

Taiwan MOEA outlines power stability plan at APEC

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs presented its strategy for ensuring reliable energy supplies to support advanced industries at the 16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting.

Energy & Commodities

CPC Oil Exports Rebound 22% in August as Black Sea Attacks Ease

The Caspian Pipeline Consortium transported 6.288 million metric tons of crude last month, recovering from July's dip caused by disruptions to tanker traffic.

Energy & Commodities

Thailand, Vietnam Solar Shift Pressures Laos Power Exports

Laos earns US$2.6 billion annually from electricity sales, but key importers Thailand and Vietnam are investing heavily in domestic solar and wind generation.

Energy & Commodities

Nepal Floods Halt Hydropower Exports to Bangladesh; India Transit Issues Persist

Monsoon floods in Nepal have stopped hydropower exports to Bangladesh, damaging generation capacity. This disruption highlights ongoing challenges with transit capacity through India's grid.

Energy & Commodities

Vietnam Adjusts Fuel Prices: Gasoline Rises, Diesel Falls

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance announced varied fuel price adjustments on Thursday. Gasoline costs increased, while diesel prices saw a reduction. Global market shifts drove these changes.

IEEFA: Indonesia Must Integrate 100 GW Solar Goal into National Power Plan
Energy & Commodities

IEEFA: Indonesia Must Integrate 100 GW Solar Goal into National Power Plan

Indonesia's 100 gigawatt solar target needs integration into its national electricity strategy, IEEFA states. This would coordinate investments as solar costs fall below coal.

Oil Climbs on Hormuz Fears, WTI Nears US$91
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Oil Climbs on Hormuz Fears, WTI Nears US$91

Crude benchmarks advanced for a third session, driven by heightened concerns over energy flow interruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 5.2% on Tuesday, its largest increase in five weeks.

Energy & Commodities

A Southeast Asian Nation Ranks 10th in 2025 Gold Output

A Southeast Asian country became one of the world's top ten gold producers in 2025. Its mines yielded 104.2 tonnes, placing it among leading global suppliers.

Energy & Commodities

Shandong Eliminates 17.5 GW Coal Capacity, Faces Heating Supply Test

Shandong province has removed 17.5 gigawatts of small coal-fired power capacity. The industrial hub now confronts the complex task of replacing coal's essential role in heating and industrial steam.

Energy & Commodities

US-Iran Tensions Threaten Hormuz, Oil Prices Jump

Crude oil prices recorded their largest weekly rise since July, driven by increased worries over energy flow disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Renewed US-Iran tensions spurred the gains, pushing West Texas Intermediate (WTI) towards US$92 a barrel.

Energy & Commodities

Seatrium, Petrobras Discuss Offshore Gas for Asia Supply

Singapore's Seatrium and Brazil's Petrobras are discussing a partnership for offshore natural gas solutions. This collaboration targets Asia's rising liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand.

Energy & Commodities

Vietnam Fuel Prices Decline Amid Global Oil Market Shifts

Vietnam’s gasoline and diesel prices decreased on Thursday, influenced by global oil market developments. Domestic fuel costs remain notably lower than in neighbouring countries.

Energy & Commodities

Hin Leong Director Lim Huey Ching Fails to Exclude Evidence

Singapore's High Court has rejected Lim Huey Ching's application to exclude specific legal advice from her obstruction of justice trial. This evidence relates to her actions following Hin Leong's financial irregularities.

Energy & Commodities

China's Sawes Energy Generates Power From 4,000m Altitude Wind

Beijing-based Sawes Energy Technology has successfully generated electricity using its S4000 airborne wind system at 4,000 metres. This advancement could provide power to remote areas across Asia.

Energy & Commodities

Hanwha Aerospace Launches Hanwha Horizon USA for South Korea LNG Supply

South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace launched Hanwha Horizon USA to manage liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement and trading, bolstering South Korea's energy security and global operations.