Niall Ferguson
Economy

Expect 'revolution' in US foreign policy under Trump

British historian Niall Ferguson says scale of change still 'underestimated' by most

27 December 2016
Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser, left, and Pertamina President and CEO Dwi Soetjipto attend a signing ceremony in Jakarta on Thursday.
Economy

Indonesia's Pertamina, Aramco OK $5bn refinery expansion

State-owned oil companies' joint venture aims to meet growing domestic demand

22 December 2016
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak, left, and his Saudi counterpart, Khalid al-Falih, leave a news conference after an OPEC meeting in Vienna on Dec. 10.
Economy

Vandana Hari: The oil market looks set to rebound in 2017

The deal to cut output by OPEC and non-OPEC producers is a plus, but will it hold?

22 December 2016
Thoroughbred horses in the Hunter Valley. (Photo by courtesy Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association)
Economy

'Big' coal battles horse power in Hunter Valley?

Investors await decision on new Australian coal mine after territory tussle with breeders

21 December 2016
A geothermal power plant in Kenya
Economy

Interest builds in renewable energy in Middle East, Africa

Japanese companies vie for power generation projects as prospects rise, costs decline

19 December 2016
OPEC members agree to cut production at a regular general meeting in Vienna on Nov. 30.
Economy

Doubts over OPEC cut hold market back

Oil market stays outside bull territory despite accord to cut output

13 December 2016
OPEC's president, Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sada, left, and the cartel's secretary-general, Mohammad Barkindo, speak after a meeting of the group on Nov. 30.
Economy

Vandana Hari: OPEC gains breathing space with production cuts

Oil cartel will need outside help for deal to hold up

8 December 2016
OPEC President Qatar's Energy Minister Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sada addresses a news conference after the OPEC meeting in Vienna on Nov. 30.
Economy

OPEC wins this round, but now a war looms

Group inks historic production-cut deal, but internal discord, price pressure remain

2 December 2016
Stream article image
Business

Algerian forum continues push for African economic growth

'Rendez-vous of Algiers' offers investment frontier for Asian companies

2 December 2016
OPEC President Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sada (left) and Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo.
Economy

US shale oil could derail OPEC production plan

Trump's energy policy bodes ill for world's petroleum exporters

2 December 2016
Stream article image
Economy

Indonesia suspends OPEC membership to avoid output cuts

Country cannot afford cartel's decision to lower production, says energy chief

1 December 2016