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D&B SAME’s new business verification solution enables organizations to independently validate their credentials and build trust with stakeholders. Dun & Bradstreet South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAME) announced the launch of its Business Credibility Report (BCR), a business verification solution designed to help organizations independently validate and present their business credentials in an increasingly risk-conscious commercial environment.

Hormuz Crisis Highlights Energy Security Risks
China’s strategic oil reserves are estimated at 1.4 billion barrels. In 2026, China reduced oil imports by 5.5 million barrels per day. Sechin said experts estimate that without these measures, oil prices could have been another $30 per barrel higher. According to Sechin, China was able to manage the impact of the Hormuz crisis through timely stockpiling, large-scale electrification and its partnership with Russia. He said China’s integrated energy system and transport electrification allowed consumers to shift toward alternatives following the decline in oil supplies from the Persian Gulf. The crisis also highlighted the strategic importance of developing logistics routes that can complement traditional maritime corridors. Sechin said the Northern Sea Route can reduce delivery times by 1.5–2 times and cut costs by one-third. Through the special relationship between Russia and China, he said China has the opportunity to obtain priority access to the route.

The exhibition has filled all 14 halls and its entire 120,000-square-metre display area before the opening. “MAKTEK Eurasia has developed into one of the strongest manufacturing technology meetings in Türkiye and the wider Eurasian region,” said İlhan Ersözlü, General Manager at Tüyap Fairs Production Inc. “The level of demand reflects Türkiye’s growing role as a production and logistics link between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Eurasia, while giving international visitors direct access to its engineering and manufacturing capabilities.”

Restaurant operator Papa Johns announced a major commercial partnership on Wednesday as Papa Johns teams up with Disney and Pixar for the release of Toy Story 5 across global markets. The promotional initiative marks the first time in the history of the animated film franchise that a major pizza delivery brand has secured an official partnership for a theatrical movie release. Designed to align with the upcoming worldwide premiere of the film on June 19, the joint campaign introduces specialized menu offerings, limited-edition merchandise drops, immersive experiential pop-up locations, and custom animation created specifically for international audiences.