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OPEC+ Delays Production Increase Following a Drop in Oil Prices.
Published on 18/09/2024
» The average price of ICE Brent crude oil in Q3 2024 (from July 1 to September 9, 2024) was $80.4 per barrel, down from an average of $84.9 per barrel in Q2 2024. This decline is attributed to OPEC+’s planned increase in crude oil production by 180 KBD per month from October to December 2024, and by 213 KBD per month from January to September 2025. (Previously, OPEC+ had voluntarily reduced production by 2.2 million barrels per day.) Additionally, demand declined as the US driving season ended, and the political situation in Libya stabilized. However, on September 5, 2024, eight OPEC+ members announced a two-month delay in the production increase plan.
China new home prices fall at fastest pace in over 9 years
Reuters, Published on 14/09/2024
» BEIJING - China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace in more than nine years in August, official data showed on Saturday, as supportive measures failed to spur a meaningful recovery in the property sector.
China's Tibetan Buddhists urged to obey reincarnation rules
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» Senior Buddhist figures in China have emphasised the importance of government approval in the recognition of reincarnated Tibetan religious leaders, at a meeting this week less than a year before the Dalai Lama is expected to announce his succession plan.
US voters targeted by Chinese influence online, researchers say
Published on 03/09/2024
» A Chinese social media influence operation is impersonating US voters, denigrating US politicians and pushing divisive messages ahead of the Nov 5 presidential election in the United States, new research by intelligence company Graphika showed.
Myanmar junta to lose restive state to armed group
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2024
» SINGAPORE - Myanmar’s junta is on the verge of being expelled from a western-most state bordering Bangladesh, according to a new report, marking the one of the biggest military losses since a 2021 coup led to renewed civilian conflict across the country.
China, Vietnam eye boost to rail links as top leaders meet
Published on 16/08/2024
» HANOI - Rail links will be high on the agenda when Vietnam's newly appointed leader To Lam travels to China to meet President Xi Jinping next week, officials said, as the neighbours seek to boost trade.
US military eyes Australia's Indian Ocean toehold to deter China
Published on 05/08/2024
» SYDNEY - A remote Australian island close to an Indian Ocean chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments is on a list of possible locations for US military construction aimed at deterring China, with the US saying it "may or may not" support American forces.
World breaks hottest day record for 2nd day in row
Reuters, Published on 24/07/2024
» LONDON - Monday was again the hottest day on record, according to preliminary data from a monitoring agency, inching past Sunday, which had just taken the title.
African swine fever outbreaks spreading in Vietnam
Published on 15/07/2024
» HANOI, Vietnam - African swine fever outbreaks are spreading in Vietnam and could affect its food supplies and put upward pressure on inflation, according to a government document.
Philippines pushes bigger defence spending as China spat lingers
Published on 10/07/2024
» The Philippines will continue increasing defence spending as it seeks private sector’s support in safeguarding the nation’s claims in the disputed South China Sea.