Economy
'We have data from billionaires every hour,’ but no updated data for poorest countries, expert says
Updated data needed to see, keep responding to poorest places, head of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative says
Full gas storage in Europe expected to put downward pressure on spot prices
Gas storage, integral part of supply-demand balance, offers flexibility by supporting supply during peak consumption periods
Türkiye's Aksa Energy to build gas plant in Kazakhstan
Non-binding deal is for establishment of 500-megawatt natural gas combined power plant between Aksa Enerji Uretim AS and Shymkent Governorate in Kazakhstan
Oil prices up following strong demand, Middle East strife
Concerns that ongoing conflicts in Red Sea will adversely affect global oil supply continue to put upward pressure on prices
Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
After unexpected hike in March, Bank of Japan keeps rate constant in April meeting