Memory chip shortage squeezes Chinese automakers amid AI-driven demand surge Memory chip shortage forces Chinese EV makers to juggle costs and supply as AI data‑centre demand diverts DRAM and HBM …
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan put “on pause,” acting Navy secretary tells Congress Acting U.S. Navy secretary said U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are “on pause” amid the Iran war, …
Southeast Asia manufacturers reel as Iran war-driven cost shocks force closures and job losses Southeast Asia manufacturers face rising closures and layoffs as Iran war-driven cost shocks push up input …
Taiwan Tensions Intensify as President Lai Marks Two Years, Vows to "Prevent War" On May 20, 2026, President Lai Ching-te used a midterm address in Taipei to reaffirm that Taiwan’s …
India Faces 400,000 bpd LPG Supply Gap After Iran War Disruptions India faces a 400,000 barrels-per-day LPG supply gap after Iran war import cuts, straining cooking gas availability and forcing …
Marcos Orders 10% Budget Cuts as Iran War Deepens Stagflation Fears Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 18, 2026 ordered at least a 10% cut in government spending, saying …
Thailand GDP growth accelerates in Q1 2026 as exports and investment counter early Iran conflict impact Thailand GDP growth quickened in Q1 2026 as strong exports and rising investment offset …
Japanese automakers’ profits set to fall to about half as Iran war pushes up costs Japan’s largest automakers face profits near half peak this fiscal year as the Iran war …
Modi Cuts Motorcade to Save Fuel Amid Energy Price Surge Indian PM Modi trims his motorcade to conserve fuel after urging citizens to adopt austerity measures as energy prices spike …
Pentagon Chief Defends Munitions as Iran War Cost Rises to $29 Billion Hegseth told Congress the U.S. has munitions for the Iran war as lawmakers pressed on rising costs, $29B …
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