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Secretary-General of ASEAN Delivers Pre-recorded Remarks at the Launch of USABC and ASEAN-BAC Strategic Action Plan Supporting the Philippines' Chairship of ASEAN in 2026

Jakarta, April 29 -- Secretary-GeneralofASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivers pre-recorded remarks atthelaunchofAdvancing ASEAN: AStrategicActionPlanSupportingthePhilippines'2026ChairshipofASEAN, jointly... Read More


Barometers opens higher; breadth strong

Mumbai, April 29 -- The domestic equity indices traded with modest gains in early trade on Wednesday. The Nifty traded above the 24,100 level. Oil & gas, FMCG and pharma shares advanced, while metal a... Read More


Middle East war boosts oil giants' profits as 'households pay the price'

France, April 29 -- French gas giant TotalEnergies posted a 51 percent jump in first-quarter net profit to $5.8 billion on Wednesday, the latest sign of how war-driven oil shocks are boosting the worl... Read More


The UAE's departure from OPEC shakes up the alliance that influences oil prices worldwide

New Delhi, April 29 -- The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the OPEC oil cartel shook up the 65-year-old alliance that produces some 40% of the world's crude oil and exerts major influenc... Read More


Crude oil prices extend gains on 8th day, brent crude remains above $110/bbl. Where are prices headed?

US-Iran war, April 29 -- Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, 29 April, extending their multi-day rally, after reports suggested the US would continue its blockade of Iranian ports, potentially prolonging... Read More


Crude oil prices extend gains for 8th day, brent crude remains above $110/bbl. Where are prices headed?

US-Iran war, April 29 -- Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, 29 April, extending their multi-day rally, after reports suggested the US would continue its blockade of Iranian ports, potentially prolonging... Read More


Middle East crisis impact on construction costs at about 3-5%; gas-dependent materials most impacted: Abhishek Lodha

India, April 29 -- Abhishek Lodha, CEO and MD of Lodha Developers, has said the impact of the Middle East crisis on construction costs is currently around 3-5% of overall costs. He noted that gas-depe... Read More


Middle East crisis impact on construction costs at about 3-5%; gas-dependent materials most impacted: Abhishek Lodha

India, April 29 -- Abhishek Lodha, CEO and MD of Lodha Developers, has said the impact of the Middle East crisis on construction costs is currently around 3-5% of overall costs. He noted that gas-depe... Read More


Stock market today: Gift Nifty signals flat opening; US Fed meet, India VIX to oil, gold rates - 8 stocks to buy or sell

New Delhi, April 29 -- Stock market today, 29 April 2026: Witnessing a highly volatile session, the key benchmark indices of the Indian stock market finished lower on Friday, the monthly derivatives e... Read More


Prabowo warns global conflicts are driving prices in Indonesia

Indonesia, April 29 -- Peace is very expensive, let's protect our nation, Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia needs to immediately strengthen its economic foundations, reduce the impact of global conflicts ... Read More