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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.

Energy

Iran war threatens prolonged energy shock, slower growth for Asia

Observers say an extended disruption of energy flows could mean persistently higher fuel costs and widening trade deficits for Asian importers.

11 Mar 2026 - 9:45PMvideocam

India

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

11 Mar 2026 - 7:05PM

US, Israel war on Iran

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

3 Mar 2026 - 6:05AMvideocam

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.

2 Mar 2026 - 10:21PMvideocam

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran. An estimated 20 million barrels of oil per day pass through the chokepoint. Photo: Reuters

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.

23 Feb 2026 - 5:48PM

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.

10 Feb 2026 - 8:54PM

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.

14 Jan 2026 - 4:28PMvideocam

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.

10 Jan 2026 - 8:52AM

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.

20 Dec 2025 - 1:30PM

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.

4 Dec 2025 - 9:00PMvideocam

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.

27 Nov 2025 - 5:46PM

Tanks belonging to Transneft, a Russian operator of oil pipelines, at an oil terminal in Ust-Luga, Russia. Photo: dpa

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.

16 Nov 2025 - 7:07PM

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.

12 Sep 2025 - 7:36PMvideocam

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.

8 Aug 2025 - 5:22PMvideocam

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.

26 Jun 2025 - 9:10PM

Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks at the ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - China Economic Forum official dinner on the sidelines of the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 27, 2025. Photo: Reuters