Asia
Pakistan
- Karachi residents face acute water shortage amid frequent K-E power failures
- PTCL shareholders approve acquisition of Telenor Pakistan; $400 million financing plan
- ADB approves $330m financing to strengthen Pakistan’s power transmission network
- SBP injects Rs 2.17 trillion in the market; SBP forex reserves increase by USD 27 million
- KSE-100 snaps rally, falls 834 points to close at 162,102.92
- Pakistan cement exports rise sharply
- Dar pitches Pakistan as a prime destination for EU investors
- PM’s committee advances roadmap for value-added gemstone exports
- Pakistan, China explore deeper cooperation in energy and mineral sectors
China
- How Investors May Respond To China Gas Holdings (SEHK:384) Strengthening Global LNG Trading and Leadership Team
- China imports record volume of Russian LNG in September
- China using Indonesian crude to mask sanctioned Iran oil shipments, traders say
- China ready to deepen political mutual trust with S. Africa: Premier Li
- China’s power use up 10.4 pct in October
Hong Kong
- GLOBALink | Unique advantages shaping Hong Kong’s future as global maritime capital: HKSOA chairman
India
- Trump sanctions take effect today: Will India stop buying Russian crude oil? Yes — and no.
- India’s largest conglomerate stops Russian oil imports amid global pressure
- Russian Urals discounts have tripled in India since August as US sanctions hit
- India bonds hit 3-week trough on rupee’s slide to record low
- Outflows, trade angst push Indian rupee to record low past RBI’s defended line
- Reliance stops using Russian crude at export-only Jamnagar refinery to meet EU sanctions
- Operating profit of oil marketers set to jump over 50% in FY26: Crisil Ratings
- MDO and India’s JSW sign mineral infrastructure deal
Indonesia
- Indonesia strives to restore its position as a major sugar exporter
- ‘Job opportunities will come’: Leaders must prepare workers for intelligent economy, says Jokowi
Japan
- Taiwan semiconductor giant Panjit acquires 95% of Japan-based Torex’s Vietnam arm
- Southern Vietnam port establishes strategic partnership with Japan’s Port of Kobe
- Japan approves massive stimulus to boost struggling economy
Malaysia
- Palm drops over 2%, posts weekly loss on weak demand, strong ringgit
- Malaysia aims to become Southeast Asia’s AI and EV hub
- Malaysia’s labor productivity per hour worked grows 3.8% in Q3
- Bintulu Port reaffirms integrity with corruption-free pledge
- Tariff issues can be amicably resolved – PM Anwar
Sri Lanka
- Broad-based losses weigh on Sri Lankan shares
Vietnam
- European IP developer CTP plans large industrial-logistics project in northern Vietnam port city
- Vingroup to build $334 mln international port in central Vietnam
- HCMC ready to operate International Financial Center: city authorities
- Vietnam leads ASEAN in consumer optimism: UOB
- Germany looks to Vietnam’s largest tungsten mine for critical mineral supply diversification
- Viettel and UAE-based EDGE partner on defense and dual-use technologies
- Haeco to set up $360 mln complex in northern Vietnam
- Vietnam’s economy expands strongly: GDP growth and industrial production indicators improved
- Vietnam posts nearly $14 bln trade surplus in 8 months; 10-month FDI disbursement hits five-year high
- Vietnam plans roadmap to allow short selling under stock market upgrade program
- Maersk eyes building major container ports in Vietnam
Middle East
Egypt
- Sanctioned Russia LNG cargo heads to Suez on shadow-fleet vessel
- Dragon Oil announces new well discovery in Egypt
- AD Ports takes stake in Egyptian box terminal operator
- Egypt places fuel order for El-Dabaa nuclear plant
Iraq
- Iraq resumes Kurdish oil exports to Turkiye after a two-and-a-half-year halt
- Rosneft reduces stake in Iraq oil pipeline
- Iraq unveils 20-year plan to add 57GW of power capacity
- Wood wins new engineering contract at Iraqi oil field
Iran
- Iran officially ends Cairo nuclear deal with IAEA
- US targets sprawling Iranian shadow fleet network in latest sanctions drive
Kuwait
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation secures $4.87bln syndicated facility
- Kuwait upstream project to be completed in 2027
Lebanon
- World Bank’s investment arm to support Lebanon in developing LNG-to-power project
- IFC signs agreement with Lebanon to advise on Gas-to-Power PPP project
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Aramco and US firms sign $30 billion in new LNG and energy deals
- Saudi Aramco announces 17 deals with US firms potentially worth over $30bln
- Saudi Aramco, Japan extend Okinawa crude storage deal
- Saudi non-oil private sector sees strong growth as PMI climbs over 60
Turkiye
- Iraq resumes Kurdish oil exports to Turkiye after a two-and-a-half-year halt
UAE
- Abu Dhabi’s IHC interested in Lukoil’s foreign assets
- Abu Dhabi’s NMDC Energy expands into Taiwan, China
- Dubai launches auto trade hub
- Mideast stocks decline on weak oil and rate-cut uncertainty
- HUMAIN and Adobe announce global strategic partnership to build AI models and AI-powered applications
Africa
Egypt
- Egypt places fuel order for El-Dabaa nuclear plant
Libya
- Libya edges closer to bid round
Mozambique
- ExxonMobil relaunches natural gas project in Mozambique; acquires 40% stake — Rovuma LNG developments resume
- Exxon lifts force majeure on Rovuma LNG project
Namibia
- AGL strengthens Namibia’s logistics sector with €40m investment
Nigeria
- Nigeria LNG orders three new ships from Chinese shipyard
- Naira-for-crude probe: reps give seven-day ultimatum to erring oil firms, MDAs
Rwanda
- Rwanda expands 4G/5G coverage with new infrastructure partnership
South Africa
- South African AI platform reaches nearly $15m in funding
- South Africa to fast-track gas projects, secure energy future, minister says at G20 forum
- Eastplats secures C$1m loan to boost PGM production
Zambia
- MTN Zambia and Huawei launch AI-powered backup solution
Africa (regional / other)
- G20 Technical Working Group endorses nationally led Just Energy Transition
- JICA commits $50m to African industrial growth
Europe
Finland
- New Aasen Shipping bulker to feature Wärtsilä’s propulsion system
Norway
- Norway gas output hits six-month high
- Barents Sea exploration ops ready with COSL rig
- Oslo to waive quay fees for ships operating emission-free while linked to shore power
Russia
- Sanctioned Russia LNG cargo heads to Suez on shadow-fleet vessel
- Russia’s oil revenues decline sharply in 2025
- Lukoil dissolves international board
- Moscow warns Western assets could face seizure
Ukraine
- European gas prices trim losses amid Ukraine peace uncertainty
- Oil extends decline on possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal
United Kingdom
- UK spends $413m for laser system to boost navy’s counter-drone tech
Europe (regional / other)
- Decade-long gas deal in Europe lands on Equinor’s energy supply list
- US LNG exports need new markets outside of Europe
North America
Canada
- Tuktu Resources Ltd. announces third quarter 2025 results and operations update
- UAE to invest up to Cdn $70 billion in Canada in industries such as AI and energy
United States
- Natural gas futures jitter amid weather and shrinking supplies
- Freeport LNG’s Texas export plant to take in more natural gas
- ExxonMobil acquires a 40% stake in Enterprise Products Partners’ Bahia NGL pipeline
- Interior launches 11th national offshore leasing program to advance U.S. energy production
- Trump plans massive expansion of offshore oil drilling
- House Republicans vote to ease liquefied natural gas exports
South America
Chile
- Codelco signs deal with India’s Adani for exploration in Chile
Peru
- Peru to resume jumbo squid fishing following scientific assessment
- Peru sets anchovy quota for 2025 second season
South America (regional / other)
- DP World to invest $275m to expand Port of Santos terminal
Oceania
Australia
- Unions at Woodside Energy’s Pluto 2 LNG expansion move closer to strike action
- Pluto 2 expansion risks delay as workers push for strike
Global
- Natural gas at a winter turning point as LNG markets enter a new seasonal stress window
- Copper hits two-week low as tech selloff continues
- Dollar rises as yen faces intervention
- Oil prices slide on peace talks; oil extends decline as US presses for Russia-Ukraine peace deal
- Equinor secures 10-year contract to supply gas to Czech Republic
- DP World to invest $275m to expand Port of Santos terminal
