Japan Releases National Oil Reserves as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Disrupts Supply
Japan began releasing national oil reserves on Thursday in response to Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The government will release one...
Japan Interchange Opens After 18-Month Delay Due to Chip Shortage
A key Japanese interchange opens after a delay, finally beginning service on Feb. 28 following an 18-month postponement. The Taketoyo-Kita Interchange sits on the...
China’s Economic Data Shows Strong Start With Industrial Output Jumping 6.3%
China's major economic indicators have delivered a strong start to 2026, beating market expectations with renewed momentum. National Bureau of Statistics data released Monday...
North Korea Consumer Spending Surges Over Extended Holiday Weekend
North Koreans engaged in an unusual consumer spending surge over a rare extended holiday weekend. The conjunction of Kim Jong Il's birthday on February...
Refinery Core Unit Ready for Shipment
The Refinery Core Unit for Mongolia’s first oil refinery has completed manufacturing and now stands ready for shipment. The massive Atmospheric Distillation Column will...
