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Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics

Rising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. Despite a US-Iran deal, supply chain disruptions persist, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Vendors in Taipei and Bangkok report significant price hikes for essential items like bags and…

The Economic Times

Iran Strikes Again As Tensions Resurface In Middle East

Iran launched fresh strikes in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as tensions escalated again in the Middle East threatening a fragile ceasefire agreement reached between Washington and Tehran earlier this month.

International Business Times

Iran’s biggest battle starts now: What lies ahead in the 60-day ceasefire window

After months of war, crippling sanctions, a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and repeated threats of escalation, the United States and Iran have digitally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that has paused one of the Middle East’s most consequential conflicts in recent years.

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Iran Strikes Cargo Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz Putting Oil Trade on Edge

The vessel reported being struck by a projectile while sailing approximately 7.5 nautical miles southeast of the Omani port of Dahit, according to maritime security officials across the Middle East.

International Business Times

Transrail Lighting Ltd secures overseas orders worth Rs 459 cr

Transrail Lighting Ltd has secured significant international orders totaling approximately Rs 459 crore, primarily for transmission line construction in the Middle East and North Africa. This boosts the company's total order inflow for the year to Rs 1,034 crore. Additionally, Transrail is the Lowest (L1) bidder for projects worth around…

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Podcast | From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus to pass the baton to Ireland

From the long-term EU budget to the conflict in the Middle East, what were the defining moments of Cyprus' presidency of the Council of the EU? And as Ireland takes over, what fresh ideas will it bring to the table?

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International visitors to Dubai to return ahead of hotel rate recovery

Dubai's tourism is bouncing back, with visitor numbers expected to recover before hotel rates. Accor, a major hospitality player, notes a long-term growth trend in the Middle East despite regional challenges. While demand is strengthening, pricing is anticipated to lag, with a full performance recovery projected by early 2027. The…

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SCG warns industrial costs may stay high amid war

Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement producer and industrial conglomerate, has raised concerns that prolonged war in the Middle East could drive up global energy costs and disrupt raw material supplies, posing significant challenges to its operations.

Bangkok Post

BoT upgrades GDP growth forecast

The Bank of Thailand has upgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 2.3% from 1.5%, attributed to strong exports, government stimulus and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Qatar Airways puts Nations Championship sponsorship on hold due to fallout from war

Qatar Airways has put its £80m sponsorship of rugby union’s new Nations Championship on hold due fallout from the war in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacy

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, outgoing leader Keir Starmer, seeking to solidify his legacy, heads to Berlin for crucial talks on Ukraine and the Middle East. Burnham, a former Greater Manchester mayor, secured a…

The Economic Times

Energy to pressure inflation in H2

SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research centre under Siam Commercial Bank, expects energy costs will continue to propel inflation in the second half of the year even as the Middle East war shows signs of de-escalation.

Bangkok Post

Bank rate-setter Taylor urges ‘extended hold’ for interest rates

However, he added that the Bank should look at possible cuts if the conflict in the Middle East calms and energy prices sink.

Evening Standard

Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites

Iran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap for broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to begin…

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Nasdaq 100 set to shed over $1 trillion as tech selloff deepens; SpaceX slides

Technology stocks came under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday, putting the Nasdaq 100 on track to lose more than $1 trillion in market value. SpaceX slipped below a $2 trillion valuation for the first time since its IPO, while chipmakers and AI-linked megacaps extended losses amid valuation and rate concerns.

Bangkok Post

Iran won’t allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites

TEHRAN - Iran said on Tuesday that the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and Israel last year, as the first round of talks to end the Middle East war wrapped up in Switzerland.

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How a gulf nation is working on nurturing homegrown talent

The Middle East has become a major hub for world championship events in the last decade. Now, one of the region’s most prominent countries is investing heavily in developing homegrown talent

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‘Compound shock effect’: why the Middle East crisis and El Niño could spell disaster in south-east Asia

Millions of tonnes of the world’s food could be lost amid the uncertainties surrounding the strait of Hormuz and the dangers of a ‘Godzilla-strength’ El Niño

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Cybersecurity firm Mitigata raises $15 million funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm Mitigata has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The capital infusion will fuel headcount expansion, bolster research and development, and drive international market entry into the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Mitigata's AI-powered platform offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, addressing the escalating…

The Independent UK

Iran war could affect UK energy supply over winter months as warning issued over ‘tight days’

Gas prices for winter are more volatile than in recent years following the conflict in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Bangkok Post

Fertiliser prices set to fall as Mideast shipments resume

The price of fertilisers is trending downwards, with shipments from the Middle East currently en route to Thailand, says the Commerce Minister.

AAP

NYSE Content Update: Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Begins

NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on June 22ndTraders react to the latest developments in…

France 24

Energy crisis: Time for the EU's Independence Day?

The conflict in the Middle East has been a stark reminder that Europe pays a major cost for continuing to depend on imported fossil fuels. Soaring prices are threatening growth and fuelling inflation. Against this backdrop, investments in renewable energy are no longer about meeting climate targets. They are existential,…

International Business Times UK

Lindsey Graham Reveals Trump's Plan to 'Obliterate' Iran and Seize World's Key Oil Route if Peace Talks Fail

US Senator Lindsey Graham warns of a potential military takeover of the Strait of Hormuz if diplomatic talks with Iran fail, highlighting escalating tensions and possible conflict in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Still a long way to go

During the past week, global attention focused on the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, bringing months of protracted conflict to a halt.

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