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Japan's March Industrial Output Declines Amid Middle East Conflict Impacting Chemical Imports

Japan's industrial output decreased by 0.5 percent in March compared to the previous month, influenced by the ongoing Middle East conflict which disrupted imports of raw materials essential for chemical product manufacturing. This decline follows a revised 2.0 percent drop in February, with the Ministry of Economy, Tr…

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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Hong Kong Industrial Fuel Costs Surge 50% Amid Middle East Conflict, Subsidy Introduced to Ease Burden

Industrial fuel costs in Hong Kong have risen by 50% since the onset of the Middle East war in February, prompting the government to implement a HK$1.8 billion subsidy scheme to support public and commercial transport sectors. Wah Fu Petroleum Company has pledged to transfer the subsidy benefits directly to customers,…

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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