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 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?
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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
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