Used to give the reason for something; means "because of."
“Owing to a shortage of skilled workers, several factories reduced their output.”
“Owing to increased tourism, the town invested in better public transportation.”
Like "due to," "owing to" introduces causes in Part 3 articles, often at the start of a sentence explaining why an event or trend occurred. It's a slightly more formal alternative you'll see in longer informational passages, so recognizing it helps with matching questions about causes and reasons. Don't confuse it with the verb "owe," which has a different meaning.
Synonyms: due to, because of, as a result of