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Green fuel transition presents retrofitting opportunity for shipyards, with some caveats
MORE ships could be retrofitted to run on near zero-carbon fuels such as methanol and ammonia in the coming years, maritime players told The Business Times. The overall market...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
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AFTER a slow start due to a UK Bank Holiday, the market quickly regained momentum. The Pacific was notably active, with all three major miners actively fixing throughout the...
Jet supply chain headaches may still be here in 2026: Iata
Supply chain issues that have dogged the delivery of new aircraft around the world could stretch into 2026, according to International Air Transport Association (Iata) director-general Willie Walsh.“Our assessment...
Aramco kicks off giant share sale in test of investor appetite
Aramco on Sunday (Jun 2) kicked off a share sale to raise about US$12 billion for Saudi Arabia, one of the biggest deals in recent years that will test...
Saudi Aramco’s US$12 billion stock offer sells out in hours
Saudi Aramco’s US$12 billion share sale sold out shortly after the deal opened on Sunday (Jun 2), in a boon to the government that’s seeking funds to help pay...
Unveiling the Visionaries: Meet the Top 10 Entrepreneurs Who Will Shape Business in 2024
In the vibrant world of entrepreneurship, a new generation of innovators is transforming industries, breaking down barriers, and driving change. Entrepreneur's prestigious list celebrates the ingenuity and determination of these...
Tesla shareholder sues Musk for alleged US$7.5 billion insider trading
A TESLA shareholder filed a lawsuit on Thursday (May 30) accusing CEO Elon Musk of insider trading when he sold over US$7.5 billion of shares of the electric car...
China food security law comes into force, aims for absolute self-sufficiency
CHINA’S first food security law aimed at achieving “absolute self-sufficiency” in staple grains came into effect on Saturday (Jun 1), reinforcing efforts by the world’s biggest agriculture importer to...