BUSINESS

Big brands ditch scale for focus as growth slows and private labels rise

Energy shortages trigger emergency measures, barter deals, and geopolitical shifts across Asia

Middle East conflict with Iran could turn Kyiv into a $10B defense exporter

Moscow halts gasoline exports from April as Middle East tensions amplify supply risks and price volatility

Pornhub, XVideos, XNXX, and Stripchat face DSA probe, risking fines up to 6% of global revenue over weak age controls

Case at Thailand’s busiest hub highlights strict immigration rules—and the rising risks for unprepared travelers.

Under-16 crackdown reshapes behavior—but loopholes and digital workarounds challenge enforcement.

China’s EV giant posts first earnings decline since 2021 as price wars intensify—even as oil shocks boost long-term demand.

Currency hits weakest level since 2024 intervention, raising stakes for Tokyo amid energy shock and policy strain.