Japan is facing the summer power demand peak season without nuclear power for the first time. Stephanie Wilson, Platts managing editor for Asia LNG, and Eriko Amaha, Platts associate editor for Asia LNG, discuss how the Japanese power market is coping with the season's demand; the possibility of...
Nov 13
India, Pakistan jostle over exclusive rights for basmati rice
The global demand for basmati rice has been rising, especially in the Middle East and the EU. As a result, the competition to sell this long-grain variety has intensified in recent years. The world's biggest Basmati suppliers -- India and Pakistan -- claim proprietary ownership o ... Show More
24m 4s
Apr 2015
Japan's gasoline margin improves to 4-year high, stable outlook ahead
Gasoline accounts for roughly 30% of Japan's domestic oil demand. Platts Asian oil news associate director Mriganka Jaipuriyar and senior editor Takeo Kumagai analyze Japan's improved refining margins, the changes that helped refiners in the fiscal year 2014-2015, and the industr ... Show More
3m 57s
Sep 2021
Spike in scrubbers, power demand keeps HSFO afloat despite drive for cleaner fuels
<div> <p>Scrubber's uptick in the marine sector amid a favorable Hi-5 spread along with demand for high sulfur fuel oil for power consumption in Asia is helping HSFO retain its sheen.</p> <p>In Singapore, the world's largest bunkering port, January-July HSFO sales jumped 33.7% on ... Show More
18m 24s
May 2023
Japan, the G7 and multilateralism with Fukushima Akiko
<p>In the fifth episode of Japan Memo season 3, Robert Ward hosts Dr Fukushima Akiko, senior fellow at the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research and non-resident fellow at the Lowy Institute.</p><br><p>Robert and Dr Fukushima delve into the history of Japan’s engagement with multi ... Show More
33m 4s