Oil rises as US-Iran deal remains elusive

Brent crude futures were up 67 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $108.84 a barrel
4 May 2026

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out

The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June
4 May 2026

ADB unveils $70bn plan for Asia power grids, digital highways

Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia
3 May 2026

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes

The island has also rationed fuel following supply disruptions
3 May 2026

Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets

Convenient, full of flavour and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street food is one of the city's signatures
3 May 2026

OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision

The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced April 28 it was withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the expanded OPEC+ group, after chafing at their production quotas. The withdrawal took effect on Friday.
3 May 2026

US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply

Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia during the month
2 May 2026

India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices

The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy
2 May 2026

Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks

Brent crude futures for July settled at $108.17
2 May 2026

Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%

He accuses German automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW of ripping off Americans
2 May 2026

Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing

Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026

Weak policies, low trust hurt investment outlook: analysts

The MCCI organises dialogue on Bangladesh’s investment climate
29 April 2026

Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled

Brent is above the level it hit before the two sides announced a ceasefire at the start of April, sitting around $112
29 April 2026

Gold loses lustre on Middle East war

Investment volumes fell by five percent during the quarter, according to the World Gold Council
29 April 2026

Asian governments spend billions of dollars to offset oil price shock

Asian governments are spending billions of dollars in subsidies to shield consumers from the oil price shock
29 April 2026

US trade deal a genuine partnership for more bilateral trade: US ambassador

Brent T. Christensen joins AmCham luncheon dialogue
28 April 2026

Thailand projects lower growth, fewer tourists due to Mideast war

Growth in the Southeast Asian nation is anaemic, with the tourism sector vital but arrivals yet to return to their pre-Covid highs
28 April 2026

For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs

Reuters compiled a list of the five best-selling electric vehicles in China that start under $12,000 using ​DCar data
28 April 2026

Oil prices rise 1% as no end to Iran war stand-off seems in sight

Brent crude futures for June climbed $1.41, or 1.3 percent, to $109.64 a barrel
28 April 2026