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Strait of Hormuz: closing vital oil and gas route would disrupt global supplies. How will Australia be affected?

Written by Sanjoy Paul, Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney

The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that could further escalate the Israel/Iran war.

The strait lies between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours and is used to transport about 20 million barrels per day of oil – the equivalent of 20% of global daily oil...

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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Strait of Hormuz: closing vital oil and gas route would disrupt global supplies. How will Australia be affected?

Advantages of Cloud Accounting Software for Australian Businesses

What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade

‘Bold’. ‘Elegant’. ‘Introverted’? How words describing wine get lost in translation

Australian inflation jumps, adding to chances of an RBA interest rate hike

A new company tax mix has been proposed. We need to be careful how we assess it

Back to school: what are the money lessons to teach your kids at every age?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Delicious Valentine's Cupcakes Can Make the Special Day Unforgettable

Pure Trio helps domestic violence survivors sleep soundly

Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job losses

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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