Money Briefing: Inflation worries become growth worries Strategic angle: A longer war makes long bonds interesting Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Rainbow Rare Earths raises £11.1m from strategic investors Strategic angle: Funding includes participation from a rare earth trader linked to a US stockpile fund. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: U.S. Gas Prices Top $4 as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supply Strategic angle: Crude oil prices surge amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East affecting supply chains. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Politics Briefing: Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition Strategic angle: Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Politics Briefing: Iran condemns US strike on Delhi-bound plane as 'war crime' Strategic angle: The Iranian embassy in India criticizes the US for targeting a plane at Mashhad Airport, while India prepares for a significant survey. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Big Tech's $635 billion AI spending faces energy shock test, S&P Global says Strategic angle: S&P Global warns that the massive investments in AI by major tech companies could be challenged by energy supply issues. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Politics Myanmar clears path for junta leader to become president Min Aung Hlaing has been replaced by a close ally as military commander. He will now face a three-way vote for president by a parliament mostly loyal to the army. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Life Briefing: Artemis 2 countdown underway Strategic angle: The two-day countdown for the Artemis 2 mission around the moon started March 30 with NASA officials reporting no major issues for the launch. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Politics Briefing: Australia investigates tech giants over breaches of social media ban for under-16s Strategic angle: The Australian regulator believes that some major tech companies are 'failing to obey the laws.' Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: South Korea proposes extra $17 billion budget to cushion energy costs fueled by Iran war Strategic angle: Seoul imports 94% of its energy needs, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East. Editorial Staff Mar 31