Russian invasion prompts search for alternative raw material sources
Material prices on international markets are rising, making it difficult for makers to switch suppliers.
Japanese aid groups struggling to provide support to Ukrainians
Unlike the regional conflicts in the past, aid groups are unable to enter Ukraine due to fierce fighting in various parts of the country, or to obtain information on which…
Ukraine war risks setting back recovery in South-east Asia’s $500m tourism industry
The sudden loss of the promising Russian market has come as a shock for many tourism players this year.
G-7 ministers vow action to prevent food crisis
Wheat and other food commodity prices are soaring on concern about supply disruptions because both Ukraine and Russia are major grain exporters.
Indonesia seeks to keep Ukraine conflict off G-20 agenda
Indonesia’s G20 co-sherpa said Jakarta would remain focused on its priorities, namely global health architecture, a sustainable energy transition and digital transformation.
Russia-Ukraine crisis a wake-up call for India not to be dependent on others: Commerce minister
He also asked startups to help India become self-reliant in energy needs, and that every crisis could be converted into an opportunity.
Philippines growth estimate slashed due to Russia-Ukraine war
London-based think tank Capital Economics retained its pre-war forecasts for Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, citing the “negligible” impact of the conflict on these…
In a Kingdom far away, effects of the war are starting to be felt
Cambodia grapples with an impending inflation hike as oil prices and the US dollar surge amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
PM Modi holds CCS meet to discuss Ukraine crisis
He directed that all possible efforts should be made to bring back the mortal remains of Naveen Shekharappa, who recently died in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city.
Ukrainians in S’pore rally to raise funds, awareness of humanitarian crisis over Russia’s invasion
The Ukrainian Club will launch a campaign to support the Singapore Red Cross' fund raiser for Ukraine.