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Red Sea danger leads global oil buyers to switch markets
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/02/2024
» NEW YORK - The global oil market is looking increasingly local as militant attacks in the Red Sea and surging freight rates make supplies from closer to home more attractive.
Food inflation fears send rice exports to 4-year high
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/12/2022
» Thailand, the world’s biggest rice exporter after India, is on track to ship the highest volume in four years as importing countries boost purchases to replenish stockpiles and keep a lid on food inflation.
Virus update: China deaths top 3,000; California declares emergency
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/03/2020
» Deaths from the coronavirus surpassed 3,000 in China, although the first country hit by the disease also announced progress on discharging people after treatment. California called a state of emergency, underscoring the global spread of the disease.
S.Korea on red alert as cases soar: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/02/2020
» South Korea raised the country’s infectious-disease alert to the highest level after the number of cases there soared by several hundred within days.
Rusty ships, idle carriers show other side of Asia's militaries
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/06/2016
» As China spends billions to upgrade and reorganise the People's Liberation Army, the deficiencies in competing Asia-Pacific militaries are coming into focus. And even some of China's much-heralded military advances are drawing attention for their shortcomings. Here is a snapshot of some of Asia's less illustrious military kit.
Indonesia surprises with 5% GDP jump
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/02/2015
» JAKARTA — Indonesia’s economic growth unexpectedly quickened last quarter, providing a boost to President Joko Widodo as he seeks to bolster Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.
Cheap Brazil sugar damps market
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/08/2013
» Sugar prices reman under pressure as the weakening currency of top producer Brazil helps global supplies exceed demand for a fourth consecutive year, according to the International Sugar Organisation.
Toyota fuels Thailand shipping boom
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2013
» Toyota Motor Corp's success in selling Thai-made vehicles to the Middle East and Latin America is fuelling a boom for car carriers.