Author: Reuters
By Trixie Yap SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Traders shipped the most jet fuel from Northeast Asia to Europe in almost a year in June as lower freight rates and ample Asian supplies spurred exports, according to shiptrackers and three trade sources, amid fears of a Middle East supply disruption. Some 350,000 …Read More
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SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Traders shipped the most jet fuel from Northeast Asia to Europe in almost a year in June as lower freight rates and ample Asian supplies spurred exports, according to shiptrackers and three trade sources, amid fears of a Middle East supply disruption. Some 350,000 metric tons (2.8 million barrels) of aviation fuel is heading to Europe from South Korea and China, Kpler data showed, with some trader estimates at 465,000 tons for bookings made in June. These shipments are expected to slightly ease Asia’s jet fuel oversupply and provide a floor to prices in the near term, analysts…
Background The global older population has been rapidly increasing in recent decades, presenting substantial economic and social challenges. Aims This study aims to examine the global disease burden and the associated risk factors among the population aged 70 and older across different regions. Methods Data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) database were used to analyze global deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and average annual percentage changes to assess disease burden and associated risk factors. Results In 2021, the global population aged 70 and older reached 494.4 (95%UI 482.1–508.2) million. Death and DALY rates have declined by 9.2%…
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