Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Malaysian Plantation Stocks Rise as Broader Market Falls on US Tariff News
Palm oil exemptions shield sector while benchmark index drops 0.79% amid trade tensions and oil price surge
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
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Perspectives·Jul 25, 2026
Why Energy Markets Always Get the Next Crisis Wrong
Forecasters confuse spot prices with futures, gross disruption with net deficit, and temporary cushions with lasting supply - leaving markets blind to the real risk.
By Rajesh K. Iyer · 5 min ·
Finance·Jul 25, 2026
Vietnam Gold Surges 0.72% After Midday Recovery Despite Global Decline
Domestic bullion prices climbed in afternoon trading on Wednesday, defying a global sell-off driven by Middle East tensions and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
China Steel Returns to Profit After Four Quarters of Losses
Taiwan's largest steelmaker posted NT$3.31 billion pretax profit in Q2 2026 as steel prices recovered and margins expanded, though US and Europe tariffs cloud outlook
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysian Palm Oil Climbs to Three-Month Peak on Weather Risks and Biodiesel Demand
October futures reached RM4,721 per tonne as traders price in El Niño production threats and rising crude prices that boost vegetable oil demand for biofuels
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Vietnam Gold Drops to Six-Week Low as Rate Expectations Weigh
Domestic bullion fell 2.74% Thursday while global prices held steady near recent highs, caught between Middle East tensions and expectations of prolonged higher rates
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
United Plantations Posts RM194 Million Profit as Refinery Margins Tighten
Malaysia's plantation giant saw second-quarter earnings slide 22 per cent on weaker palm oil prices and currency hedging losses, even as refinery volumes climbed.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 22, 2026
Vietnamese Durian Prices Climb 8% as New Customs Rules Speed China Shipments
Premium Monthong variety now fetches $3 per kilogram at orchards as border clearance policy and seasonal supply shifts drive export surge
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
Finance·Jul 22, 2026
Malaysian Ringgit Steadies Amid Export Surge and Middle East Tensions
Strong trade data cushions currency against global volatility while geopolitical risks weigh on regional sentiment
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 14, 2026
Taiwan's China Steel Deepens Price Cuts as Asian Markets Face Supply Glut
The Kaohsiung steelmaker drops prices NT$800 per tonne for August amid weakening regional demand and dumped inventory diverted from protected markets in Europe and Japan
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 4 min ·
Finance·Jul 7, 2026
Vedanta Iron and Steel Doubles Market Value in Two Weeks Post-Demerger
The newly listed Indian steel unit has climbed 113% since its June debut, outpacing peers in one of the year's most closely watched corporate restructurings.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Finance·Jul 7, 2026
Central Banks Add 41 Tonnes to Gold Reserves in May
Poland, China, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan led purchases while Turkey and Russia continued selling to fund strategic priorities
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 6, 2026
Malaysian Palm Oil Climbs as Currency Weakness Offsets Biodiesel Headwinds
September futures gain 1.25% to RM4,536 per metric ton as weaker ringgit and rival oil strength counter bearish crude signals
By Priyanka V. Rao · 5 min ·
Asia·Jul 2, 2026
Indonesia Records First Trade Deficit Since 2020 as Oil Imports Surge
Southeast Asia's largest economy posted a $1.61 billion shortfall in May as energy costs climbed and export demand weakened across key commodities.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·