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Can Asia build a super grid? As demand rises and decarbonisation accelerates, cross-border power could reshape Asia’s energy future. But can countries align on policy and investment? 6 May | 09:00–10:00 UZT Free pass + 30-day access Join us and @ADB_HQ: tinyurl.com/4zzfp28c

Mercuria CEO Marco Dunand reflects on navigating disruption in the Gulf and why the reality on the ground may not match the headlines. #FTLive #Commodities #EnergyMarkets #Geopolitics #Shipping #GlobalTrade

Asia’s asset management industry is entering a defining phase. From AI adoption to shifting investor demand and cross-border regulation, firms are rethinking strategies. Join senior leaders at Future of Asset Management Asia on 6 May 2026. Register now: bit.ly/4btPJpo

Day 3 of #FTCommodities is live. The great copper rush is reshaping global trade, tightening supply and driving new geopolitical competition. Today’s sessions explore what this means for the energy transition, pricing volatility and the future of metals markets.

Up to 12 million barrels a day of hydrocarbons are offline, says Vitol CEO Russell Hardy and a billion-barrel impact is already taking shape. Follow along for more updates Commodities Global Summit across our social channels. #FTCommodities

Marco Dunand, CEO of @Mercuria, speaks on the influence Russia may have on Iran, and the potential benefits from the ongoing conflict. #FTCommodities

When speaking on our panel: "The price of risk – What's next for oil?", @CroftHelima, Managing Director and Head of Global Commodity Strategy MENA at @rbccm shared her perspective on the evolving conflict in the #MiddleEast. #FTCommodities

Recorded after this morning's panel on what's next for oil, @CroftHelima spoke on how to assess the risk of sustained disruption to oil supply with the Strait of Hormuz under pressure. #FTCommodities

Robert Friedland (@robert_ivanhoe), the Chairman of @IvanhoeMines_, showed his support for the #Trump administration's outlook on critical minerals. #FTCommodities

Russell Hardy, CEO of Vitol, said his company was one of many approached by the US government for advice on how to extract oil from Venezuela, following the military operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro. #FTCommodities

Newly appointed @Gunvor CEO, Gary Pedersen, speaks on the impact the US-Iranian conflict has had on oil production and shipment. #FTCommodities

@andrewtghill Live from “The price of risk: What next for oil?” @saadrahim, Chief Economist at @trafigura, spoke on the tipping point where rising fuel costs begin to drive public and political pressure in the US. #FTCommodities

Day 2 of #FTCommodities has begun. Oil markets have turned on their head. With the Strait of Hormuz disruption driving prices above $100, today’s discussions focus on what comes next for supply, pricing and global trade flows. Stay with us for insights from industry leaders.

@andrewtghill Pablo Galante Escobar of Vitol speaks on the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

@andrewtghill Pablo Galante Escobar, Global Head of LNG, Metals and Head of Power and Gas, EMEA at Vitol (@vitolnews) spoke on LNG losses during the panel: "From glut to crisis - What is the outlook for LNG?" #FTCommodities

AI is becoming a defining force in global economic competitiveness. @jacobhelberg, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs at the U.S. @StateDept, spoke on what is at stake for Europe in the next phase of growth. #FTCommodities

Day 1 of #FTCommodities is underway. As geopolitical tensions escalate and the Strait of Hormuz disruption reshapes global flows, today’s opening panel tackles a critical question: how are economic alliances redrawing supply chains for energy and critical minerals?

Direct from the Commodities Global Summit, @JJovanovicUSA, President and Chairman of the @EximBankUS, speaks with @FT Commodities Correspondent @CamillaHodgson. #FTCommodities

In a fragmented geopolitical landscape, interdependence has not disappeared. Mark Smith, Chairman and CEO, @NioCorp, highlights the continued reliance on cooperation within global commodity markets. #FTCommodities

As geopolitical tensions rise, the question of decoupling from China is under renewed scrutiny. @luzmadelamora, Director, @UNCTAD, reflects on the reality of deeply interconnected global supply chains. #FTCommodities

What will define the next 50 years of biotech? Ashoka Madduri of @sanofi joins #FTPharma to explore innovation, investment and AI. 14 May 2026. Book your place: bit.ly/3NN5hwG