05 Mar, 2026

China drives global polyolefins demand surge

Driven by policy support, a vast manufacturing base, and rising consumer demand, China is poised to dominate global polyolefins consumption through the end of the decade — a trend closely intertwined with ups... more

05 Mar, 2026

Global oil markets panic amid Strait of Hormuz closure

A sudden halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has triggered alarm across global energy markets, threatening to disrupt 15 per cent of global oil supply and 20 per cent of global LNG supply. Ac... more

01 Mar, 2026

OPEC+ raises output amid rising Middle East tensions

OPEC+ has decided to raise its crude oil production target by 206,000 barrels per day (bpd) for April, a modest increase which comes as the Middle East faces one of its most severe escalations in years. The ... more

26 Feb, 2026

Japan transforms from major LNG consumer to global trader

Japan’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) resales surged to record levels in fiscal year 2024 as domestic demand continued to fall, underscoring the country’s transformation from one of the world’s largest LNG ... more