The fog of war is settling over global boardrooms. Iran's crisis tightens the Straits of Hormuz, spiking oil prices and threatening stagflation across Asia. Join Simon Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, and Moody's Sim Hui Ting to navigate the immediate volatility, the pressure on government subsidies, and the chance for Asia to forge genuine energy resilience through diversification. What does this mean for your business?

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.

Highlights:

02:07 Stagflation risks

05:26 Asia's dangerous dependence on the Straits of Hormuz

09:32 Fuel subsidies: How long can governments hold the line?

13:26 The conflict's impact on energy transition

16:24 Will dirty fuels make a comeback?

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Written and hosted by: Simon Tay

With Sim Hui Ting, vice president and senior analyst, Moody's Ratings

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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