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June 13, 2025

Oil Updates —Summer demand expectations push prices higher despite economic concerns
A flock of birds flies past burning gas flares at the Dora (Daura) Oil Refinery Complex in Baghdad on July 15, 2025. (Photo by AFP) Singapore: Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, driven by optimistic outlooks for summer fuel demand in the United States and China, even as broader economic concerns linger. Market volatility persisted…
Indonesia cuts rates by a quarter point in face of Trump tariffs
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s central bank cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Wednesday, as the threat of U.S. trade tariffs overshadows Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. Bank Indonesia lowered its benchmark seven-day reverse repo rate for the first time since May, when it reduced it to 5.5%.
Foreign visitors to Japan exceed 21m in first half of 2025
TOKYO — The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record 21.5 million during the first six months of the year, though those from Hong Kong dropped by a third in June due to rumors about an impending megaquake. Total arrivals grew 21% from Janu to June, helped by a 53.5% year-on-year surge in Chinese…
$92bn Trump plans to boost AI Tech and power needs
Washington: U.S President Donald Trump announced a substantial $92 billion initiative aimed at bolstering the United States’ energy capacity to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies. Making the announcement at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held at Carnegie Mellon University, Trump emphasized the nation’s strategic goal to outpace China in the global…
Trump administration demands Israel investigate ‘terrorist’ killing of American in the West Bank
The Israel Defense Forces said Friday it was aware of reports of a Palestinian civilian killed and a number of Palestinians injured and it said the matter was being looked into by Israeli authorities. Police told NBC News that several people from “both sides” had been detained at the scene on suspicion of involvement in…
Trump's pharma tariff pivot hits Australian and India drugmakers
Trump's pharma tariff pivot hits Australian and India drugmakers
Thai business sentiment hits 9-month low on border closure, tariffs
BANGKOK — Business sentiment in Thailand dropped to a nine-month low in June, as the country’s trade was hampered by the closure of the Cambodian border, according to data released Wednesday by a major industry group. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)’s monthly Industrial Confidence Index, based on a survey of 1,342 entrepreneurs in the group, fell to 87.7 last…
Pakistan cricket team departures ahead of T20 series in Bangladesh
Karachi: The Pakistan cricket team has begun its journey to Dhaka for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh. The squad has been divided into two groups, with the second group departing from Karachi via Dubai, marking the latest step in Pakistan’s preparations for the series. The second group includes notable players such as Muhammad…