AirAsia X delays Bahrain launch amid Mideast conflict concerns
The route originally scheduled to start in June was set to connect Kuala Lumpur with Bahrain and onward to London Gatwick.
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Wall Street futures rise on tech buying, Middle East peace hopes
Investors will watch the monthly US producer prices report and weekly jobless claims for more clues on the Federal Reserve's polic…
Japan’s July oil imports to return to pre-war level
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan relied on the Middle East for over 90% of its oil imports but has significantly diversifi…
Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes
Ukraine has been intensifying drone strikes on supply lines to the Russian-held Crimean peninsula, which Russia seized from Kyiv i…
Hundreds of BHP workers back strike action at key Australian iron ore export hub
The votes follow months of talks with BHP over a labour agreement, with workers seeking improved pay and conditions.
Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels and airlines
Expensive match tickets have stymied demand, and industry analysts say excitement has been muted compared with past World Cups.
Ringgit closes slightly higher against US dollar, major currencies
The ringgit held steady at the RM4.06 level despite the US consumer price index hitting a three-year high in May at 4.2%, says ana…
China summons Pinduoduo, JD.com over misleading advertising
Beijing’s efforts to tame 'involution-style' competition have hit major Chinese firms across online shopping, food delivery and el…
Markets in Europe steady as peace hopes temper ECB jitters
European shares rise, euro flat ahead of likely European Central Bank (ECB) rate hike.
EU court rules US sanctions listing alone not enough to deny bank account access
The Court of Justice says any legal EU resident may open a basic bank account, though that right is subject to compliance with ant…
Bursa edges higher at close on selective buying
Persistent foreign selling, along with concerns over high energy prices and geopolitical tensions, may continue to keep investors …
China’s energy official meets Saudi Aramco executive in Beijing
The National Energy Administration and Aramco exchanged views on global energy security and oil and gas cooperation.
South Korea expects favourable outcome after Lee’s EU steel request
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked the EU to give favourable consideration to South Korea as a strategic and free trade ag…
Manufacturers need help to cope with impact of prolonged Mideast conflict, says FMM
Its president, Jacob Lee says the crisis has moved beyond a cost problem and is inflicting lasting damage.
UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
The no-frills airline requires children aged two to 11 to sit with at least one parent, but families must pay for the 'mandatory f…