Strategic Resilience: Why the GCC Must Develop Collective Insurance Mechanisms to Counter Maritime Blockades.
The ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed the vulnerabilities of GCC nations, highlighting an urgent need for collective economic defense mechanisms and commodity swap agreements to mitigate future supply chain shocks.
China Eyes Fuel Export Resumption as Domestic Stockpiles Surge.
State-owned Chinese oil giants, including Sinopec and CNPC, are seeking government approval to restart gasoline and diesel exports in May, following a period of reduced processing and high domestic inventory levels.
Southeast Asian Nations Under Scrutiny Amid US Tariff Evasion Concerns.
Washington is investigating whether Vietnam and Thailand are serving as transshipment hubs for Chinese goods to bypass new US tariffs, as supply chains shift throughout the region.
DFCC Bank Launches 2026 'Wyapara Hamuwa' Initiative to Empower Kuliyapitiya Entrepreneurs.
DFCC Bank has inaugurated its 2026 'Wyapara Hamuwa' program in Kuliyapitiya, providing 40 coconut chips suppliers with essential financial literacy and business development training to support the export value chain.












