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Panama Canal Traffic Surges as Hormuz Crisis Drives Costly Slot Auctions

Canal officials say the price spike reflects urgent last-minute bookings not congestion.

Oil Shock From Iran War Hits Plastics, Raising Costs for Everyday Goods

South Korea’s Economy Posts Fastest Quarterly Growth Since 2020 on Chip Export Boom

Asia Reels From Iran War Supply Shock as Flights Cut, Factories Pause, Shelves Go Bare

Saudi Restores East–West Pipeline to 7 Million bpd and Recovers Manifa Output After Attacks

U.S. Plastics Makers Cash In as Hormuz Shock Sends Resin Prices Soaring

U.S. Intel Chiefs Warned Tech CEOs Taiwan Could Be Targeted by 2027

Wingtech Appeals Nexperia Seizure After Dutch Pause Their Emergency Order

China Opens Shanghai Import Expo With Openness Pledge as U.S. Firms Lead Presence

Fed’s Waller Leaves Door Open for 2025 Rate Cuts on Tariff Outlook

Chinese TikTok Campaign Challenges Western Luxury Brands with Counterfeit Claims

China's $25B Chipmaking Investment Outpaces Global Competitors