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Japan, Vietnam deepen ties on energy and minerals
Japan and Vietnam have agreed to expand cooperation in energy and critical minerals, as both countries respond to global uncertainty and shifting supply chains.
Russian central bank advises Chinese reinsurance for LNG cargoes to China
Russia’s central bank has advised major insurers to consider reinsuring LNG cargoes and LNG carrier shipments to China through a leading Chinese provider.
Japan receives Russian oil for first time in nearly a year
The tanker Voyager has delivered Russian crude from the Sakhalin-2 project to Japan.
China expands oil, gas reserves in five-year exploration drive
China identified a reported 225 large and medium-sized crude oil and natural gas fields during the 2021–25 period – the result of Beijing intensifying its efforts to support domestic energy security.
Air India cuts international flights due to fuel price surge
Air India has decided to scale back its international flight operations between May and July as soaring jet fuel prices and restricted airspace make several routes financially unviable.
Indonesian president announces 13 projects to end the raw export era
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia has officially launched the second phase of the country’s national downstreaming programme, breaking ground on 13 strategic projects valued at IDR116 trillion ($6.7bn)
Australia, Japan forge energy pact anticipating Hormuz oil blockade
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opened high-level talks in Australia on May 4, as the two key Indo-Pacific allies move to shield their economies from the global energy throttle caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian supertanker enters Indonesian waters
An Iranian supertanker carrying nearly 2mn barrels of crude oil has reportedly successfully bypassed the United States naval blockade in the Middle East and is currently navigating through Indonesian waters
Myanmar’s farmers supported with diesel as fuel supply remains stable
Myanmar's authorities say fuel distribution remains stable despite global pressures.
Oil price pressures drag down Cambodia’s growth outlook
Cambodia’s economic prospects have been downgraded amid rising energy costs.
Chattogram garment sector under stress due to power cuts, rising fuel costs
Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector in Chattogram is under increasing pressure as extended load shedding and higher fuel prices disrupt factory operations, driving up costs and threatening export commitments.
India targets energy self-sufficiency by 2047, Gujarat key to green push
India is aiming to achieve complete energy self-sufficiency by 2047, with Gujarat set to play a central role in the transition, according to a government of India press release dated May 1.
OPEC+ core adjusts output as UAE finalises institutional withdrawal
The UAE has formally withdrawn from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), deepening its strategic pivot away from multilateral energy frameworks
China defies US sanctions on refiners over Iran oil trade
China will not comply with US sanctions imposed on five of its refiners for buying Iranian oil, the Commerce Ministry said, issuing a prohibition order to block the measures and push back against Washington’s pressure campaign on Tehran.
Pakistan oil import bill rises to $800mn for the week
Pakistan’s weekly oil import bill has risen to $800mn from around $300mn before the conflict in the Middle East.
Myanmar rationing fuel as nationwide shortage worsens
Myanmar’s worsening fuel shortage is intensifying daily hardship nationwide, disrupting farming, transport and raising growing fears over food security.
Vietnam moves fast to prevent looming power shortages
Vietnam is stepping up emergency measures to keep the lights on, with orders to boost electricity imports and prepare rapid-response power solutions.
Asian trade jitters spark fresh Malacca Strait monetisation push
The collapse of maritime stability in the Middle East has cast a long, overdue shadow over the busiest maritime chokepoint in Asia: the Strait of Malacca.
Bangladesh targets third LNG terminal as gas import disruption fuels power cuts
Bangladesh currently operates two floating storage and regasification units anchored off Moheshkhali in the Bay of Bengal near Cox’s Bazar in the south of the country. These terminals form the backbone of Bangladesh’s LNG import system.
Logistics, energy costs drive 12.6% surge in Malaysia’s construction prices
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir has warned of mounting pressure on food and building material costs as global supply chain disruptions, fueled by the ongoing energy crisis, begin to permeate the domestic economy
ASEAN, EU meet in Brunei to tackle energy issue
Foreign ministers from ASEAN and the European Union (EU) convenes in Brunei on April 28 for high-stakes emergency talks aimed at navigating the global energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the strait
Cambodia tuk-tuk drivers protest Grab fare changes
Cambodian drivers claim that agreed pricing changes remain unimplemented amid the fuel price crisis
Malaysia to slash road tax for diesel vehicles to offset fuel costs
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on April 28 a plan to reduce road tax for diesel-powered vehicles, a strategic move aimed at mitigating the financial impact of rising diesel prices on motorists
Adani Total Gas reports 4% increase in Q4FY26 PAT
Adani Total Gas Limited (NSE: ATGL) reported a 4% year-on-year rise in standalone profit after tax (PAT) for Q4 FY26 at INR1.56bn ($17mn), supported by strong growth in gas volumes and continued infrastructure expansion.
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