Why the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s most critical oil chokepoint

Why the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s most critical oil chokepoint

Following series were published in June 2025 and is being republished due to the recent shift in geopolitics around the Strait

Asia’s top economies  are most vulnerable to any disruption at the Strait of Hormuz

Asia’s top economies are most vulnerable to any disruption at the Strait of Hormuz

Over a quarter of global seaborne oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz—making Asia’s top economies especially vulnerable to any disruption.

Russia’s Crude Oil Exports Stay High — But Flows Shift Sharply Toward Asia

Russia’s Crude Oil Exports Stay High — But Flows Shift Sharply Toward Asia

Despite sanctions, Russia’s crude oil exports remain steady. Trade flows have pivoted from Europe to Asia, with China and India now the top buyers. India’s growing imports—and its refusal to join Western sanctions—have triggered steep new U.S. tariffs.

China plans global push for Shanghai Gold Exchange to boost yuan-based gold trade

China plans global push for Shanghai Gold Exchange to boost yuan-based gold trade

China is weighing plans to establish overseas warehouses for the Shanghai Gold Exchange, in a move to boost international settlement of yuan-denominated gold contracts and expand the global use of its gold benchmark.