Arab rift deepens woes for Gulf airlines
A bust-up between Arab powers has dealt a blow to supercarriers already hurt by low oil prices and laptop bans, exposing the sensitivity of Gulf hubs to regional uncertainty.
Wed Jun 07 2017
ExxonMobil profits plunge on low oil prices
ExxonMobil reported Friday that second-quarter earnings plunged nearly 60 percent due to low oil prices and weak refining margins.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Qatar Airways profit jumps threefold
Qatar Airways said its net profit for the year ending March 31 rose sharply because of low oil prices and a cut in expenditure.
Tue Jul 12 2016
Moody's: Global banks' credit risks to low oil prices rising
The deepening oil price slump will intensify pressure on banks globally, with those in major net oil exporting countries most exposed to credit risks in the near term.
Thu Feb 25 2016
Oil and gas industry: 'What will happen if I lost my job?'
In the midst of consumers enjoying low oil prices, those working in the oil and gas sector have been suffering a silent sorrow.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today, reversing yesterday's trend on weaker demand due to renewed concerns over low oil prices.
Wed Dec 23 2015
Petronas braces for challenging times AS Q2 profit slips 47 percent
Petronas is bracing for challenging times ahead with its pre-tax profit in the second quarter dented by 47 per cent and with no reprieve from the low oil prices seen in the near future.
Fri Aug 14 2015
Invest in cost-saving technologies, innovation - Najib
Low oil prices at present should spur innovation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in urging renewable energy companies to invest in improving production methods.
Mon May 18 2015
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025