Trump tariffs fuel sell-off in steel and aluminium firms

HONG KONG, Mar 3 (AFP): Steel and aluminium producers across Asia sank Friday on news of Donald Trump's controversial tariffs, though some analysts said the long-term effects on the sector might not be as bad as thought.The president said Thursday he would slap levies of 25 per cent on steel...

South Asia's 2017/18 vegoil imports to hit record high

South Asia's 2017/18 vegoil imports to hit record high on strong demandSINGAPORE, Mar 03 (Reuters): South Asia's edible oil imports are set to climb to an all-time high this year as lower production in the region coincides with rising consumption to drive buying of mainly palm and soybean oils from...