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Natural rubber production climbs as imports fall sharply

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.

China turns to Russian oil as Gulf supply drops โ€“ but is it too expensive?

While Chinaโ€™s oil and gas imports from Gulf nations plunged in April amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis during the US-Israeli war on Iran, shipments from Russia have provided Beijing with a partial buffer for its growing economy. Russiaโ€™s crude shipments to China rose 11.3 per cent year on year to nearly 9 million tonnes in April, according to Chinese customs data released on Wednesday. But market conditions have also shifted. Much of the discount on Russian oil and gas โ€“ long a source of cheap...

India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites

The world's third-largest oil importer announced increased fuel prices and austerity measures due to the energy crisis.

PM Modiโ€™s โ€˜warningโ€™ on economy | What it means | Talking Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modiโ€™s recent call for austerity has raised questions about the state of Indiaโ€™s economy amid the West Asia conflict. From rising oil and gold imports to pressure on the middle class, what do these warnings really mean? In this episode of Talking Politics, we break down the economic concerns and what lies ahead.

Tamil Nadu jewellers to stop sale of gold coins

Association says the measure aims to help reduce gold imports, asks government to immediately ban ETFs, digital gold sales and restrict gold importers, channelling agents and bullion dealers