Middle East conflict could divert new capital to Hong Kong: treasury chief

The conflict in the Middle East could divert new capital to Hong Kong due to the city’s stability and regulatory certainty, the treasury minister has said, while pledging to keep markets operating smoothly amid energy price shocks caused by the war in Iran. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu said on Sunday that the government would step up efforts to attract family offices and become a commodity trading hub as investors increasingly factored in politica...

By Leopold Chen

Costco warns Middle East tensions could hit costs

Middle East conflict forces Indian exporters to reroute shipments, absorb higher costs

Indian exporters are navigating Middle East conflict fallout, facing rising freight, insurance, and transit times. Businesses are adapting by adjusting inventory and contracts, while shipping lines reroute vessels around Africa, adding significant delays and costs. The government is exploring support measures, including airlifting perishables and alternative port options.

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‘Offered waivers and additional storage to ease exporters’ burden’: JNPA Chairman Gaurav Dayal on cargo disruptions amid Middle East conflict

Middle East conflict triggers sharp rise in energy and commodity prices

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its first risk monitoring report of 2026 this week, warning that risks of market and systemic stress in European Union financial markets remain high despite resilient performance during the second half of 2025. The report highlighted key risks and vulnerabilities across EU financial markets, noting that strong […]

Diversify energy supply, argue experts

Thailand should brace for a prolonged period of energy volatility and intensifying geopolitical rivalry as conflicts in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global oil supplies, experts warn.