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ESSEC Business School

ESSEC Business School
ESSEC Business School: A prominent French higher education institution and Grande école, ESSEC Business School, founded in 1907, has its main campus in Cergy, near Paris, with additional campuses in La Défense, Singapore, and Rabat. As a triple-accredited business school, its primary mission is to educate responsible leaders and address contemporary economic, environmental, and social challenges. It focuses on academic programmes and research in business and management, including finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, and is recognised for its innovative approach and global reach.
A liquefied natural gas tanker is seen at a port in Yokohama, Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture, on April 8. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Asia’s energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz

Nearly 90 per cent of the region’s crude oil is now at risk as stalled peace talks and a naval stand-off raise the spectre of stagflation.

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Energy

Iran war threatens prolonged energy shock, slower growth for Asia

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India

Why US policy on India aims to avoid repeat of China ‘mistake’

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US, Israel war on Iran

Europe divided, on edge as US-Israel strikes on Iran ripple across the continent

Cyprus hit, oil prices jump and EU leaders clash over legality, regime change and Washington’s role in the widening conflict.

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The gate of the British Royal Air Force air base after it was struck by a drone earlier in the morning near Limassol, Cyprus, on Monday. Photo: AP
Middle East

Asia’s main oil artery is all but blocked. What happens now?

Oil has surged by the most in four years. Tankers are fleeing the Gulf and up to 10 million barrels a day may be stripped from global supply.

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Trade

Tariff whiplash throws Asia’s recent US trade deals into doubt

India has already paused trade talks with Washington as other Asian nations are left to question the validity of their recent agreements.

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India

India’s trade blitz seeks to keep afloat a sinking global order

‘Jolted out of its slumber’ by US tariffs, New Delhi is aggressively diversifying trade alliances to act as a bridge in a polarised world.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (right) and European Council President Antonio Costa at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on January 27. Photo: European Council/dpa
China-India relations

Building bridges? India proposes inviting Chinese firms back to public projects

India plans to remove curbs that effectively shut Chinese firms out of most of its government projects in a bid to ease shortages and delays.

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India

India overtakes Japan in economic size – while prosperity trails far behind

Becoming the No 4 economy is a source of pride. Now, the race is on to turn statistical success into 8 million new jobs a year.

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US-ally trade wars

Mexico’s 50% tariff shock shuts Asia’s North American trade bypass

A tariff wall will soon separate protected partners like CPTPP members Singapore and Malaysia from exporters facing a shutout.

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A drone view shows the Manzanillo seaport in Mexico in April. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

As Macron eyes China deals to revive industry, trade shows tables have turned

China once exported cheap goods to Europe – now, French leader urges its firms to transfer tech expertise.

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron looks on next to President Xi Jinping following a signing ceremony for agreements at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on December 4. Photo: AFP
Russia

As Asia’s oil markets eye Ukraine-Russia peace deal, will prices fall further?

Oil prices have been falling in recent trading sessions on expectations of an imminent deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s push for yuan usage to serve as ‘catalyst’ for corporate adoption

Industry leaders also hail government efforts, such as settling bills in yuan and issuing renminbi bonds, as ‘biggest steps’ in years.

China consumption

China’s cash-conscious consumers force Europe’s luxury giants to think small

A slowing economy, shifting tastes and higher prices have dampened Chinese enthusiasm for overly expensive luxury goods.

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India

Trump’s 50% tariff sows ‘total mistrust’ between US and India

Analysts say the US president’s move has little to do with economics and has injected unwanted ‘volatility’ into a once-stable relationship.

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Employees work at a buttermilk packaging plant in Gandhinagar, India, on August 7. US President Donald Trump has abruptly doubled tariffs on Indian goods. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

‘Hotbed of opportunity’: Premier Li says China’s economy offers ‘certainty’

Chinese premier says Beijing will play bigger role in global development and calls on Asian infrastructure bank to address challenges.

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