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With Hormuz under strain, a trade corridor built for resilience faces a real-world test

As Iran tensions threaten one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor is being tested as a real alternative.

By Angela Chitkara and Samantha SuttonApril 17, 2026
Manycore, the first of the Hangzhou ‘Little Dragons’ to go public, pushes ‘spatial intelligence’ as the next wave of AI development
Manycore, the first of the Hangzhou ‘Little Dragons’ to go public, pushes ‘spatial intelligence’ as the next wave of AI development
By Nicholas GordonApril 16, 2026
A group of young girls look at a robot.
China has ‘nearly erased’ America’s lead in AI—and the flow of tech experts moving to the U.S. is slowing to a trickle, Stanford report says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 16, 2026
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Trump’s war in the Middle East may end up a global boon for renewables, as think tank calls return-to-coal narrative ‘meaningless’
By Tristan BoveApril 16, 2026
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China’s economy grows 5% in first quarter, surprising economists to the upside
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressApril 16, 2026
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American YouTuber who calls himself a ‘troll’ sentenced to 6 months in Korean prison for literally dancing on wartime graves
By The Associated PressApril 16, 2026
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U.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out
EnergyU.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids
PoliticsThe U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’
PoliticsIran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’
By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
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The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 18, 2026
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By Keith Ferrazzi and Wendy SmithApril 18, 2026
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AIMeet the AI founders using agents to build instantly profitable 3-person companies
By Nick LichtenbergApril 18, 2026
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Lutnick sees U.S.-India trade deal in ‘not-too-distant future’
PoliticsLutnick sees U.S.-India trade deal in ‘not-too-distant future’
By Derek Wallbank and BloombergJune 3, 2025
Trump isn’t Beijing’s only trade headache, as the EU targets Chinese medical devices
PoliticsTrump isn’t Beijing’s only trade headache, as the EU targets Chinese medical devices
By Lionel LimJune 3, 2025
BYD shares sink as carmaker faces backlash over EV price war
FinanceBYD shares sink as carmaker faces backlash over EV price war
By Linda Lew and BloombergJune 2, 2025
China slams U.S. for ‘exacerbating the uncertainty’ by limiting chip design software sales and planning to revoke Chinese student visas
PoliticsChina slams U.S. for ‘exacerbating the uncertainty’ by limiting chip design software sales and planning to revoke Chinese student visas
By Christopher Bodeen and The Associated PressJune 2, 2025
Stock markets dip as Beijing blasts Trump’s ‘bogus charges’ that it’s violating the Geneva trade agreement
PoliticsStock markets dip as Beijing blasts Trump’s ‘bogus charges’ that it’s violating the Geneva trade agreement
By Nicholas GordonJune 2, 2025
Indonesia’s Indosat and Goto unveil a new ‘sovereign AI’ that can chat in the country’s most-used languages
TechIndonesia’s Indosat and Goto unveil a new ‘sovereign AI’ that can chat in the country’s most-used languages
By Lionel LimJune 2, 2025
‘High tariffs will not bring economic prosperity’: Japan criticizes protectionism as it returns to U.S. trade negotiations
Politics‘High tariffs will not bring economic prosperity’: Japan criticizes protectionism as it returns to U.S. trade negotiations
By The Associated PressMay 30, 2025
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker sentenced to 2 years for role in $4.5 billion scheme to ransack Malaysian 1MDB state investment fund
FinanceEx-Goldman Sachs banker sentenced to 2 years for role in $4.5 billion scheme to ransack Malaysian 1MDB state investment fund
By Philip Marcelo and The Associated PressMay 30, 2025
NetEase shares near record high as China’s Gen Z embraces games
FinanceNetEase shares near record high as China’s Gen Z embraces games
By Henry Ren, Sangmi Cha and BloombergMay 29, 2025
Bessent says U.S.-China talks ‘stalled,’ pushes for Trump-Xi call
PoliticsBessent says U.S.-China talks ‘stalled,’ pushes for Trump-Xi call
By Daniel Flatley and BloombergMay 29, 2025
Saudi Arabia looks to take partnership with China and Southeast Asia beyond AI: ‘There’s so many untapped areas’
ConferencesSaudi Arabia looks to take partnership with China and Southeast Asia beyond AI: ‘There’s so many untapped areas’
By Lionel LimMay 28, 2025
OpenAI wants to help countries develop their own AI capabilities. But can they afford it? 
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By Leo SchwartzMay 28, 2025
Malaysia’s prime minister thinks AI may need to operate independently of national sovereignty
ConferencesMalaysia’s prime minister thinks AI may need to operate independently of national sovereignty
By Nicholas GordonMay 28, 2025
‘Boil the ocean’ vs. ‘fry the fish’: How smaller countries can carve out an AI niche between the superpowers
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By Leo SchwartzMay 28, 2025
Malaysia looks to help standardize the halal economy as Southeast Asia and the Middle East build new ‘smart partnerships’
ConferencesMalaysia looks to help standardize the halal economy as Southeast Asia and the Middle East build new ‘smart partnerships’
By Lionel LimMay 28, 2025
Beijing’s No. 2 wants companies to ‘fully share’ in China’s development as he joins ASEAN and GCC leaders in first-ever summit
ConferencesBeijing’s No. 2 wants companies to ‘fully share’ in China’s development as he joins ASEAN and GCC leaders in first-ever summit
By Nicholas GordonMay 27, 2025
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers remarks at the Fortune ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum on May 27.
ConferencesMalaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim calls for a ‘fiercely independent ASEAN’ as he bolsters ties with the Middle East and China
By Nicholas GordonMay 27, 2025
Southeast Asia and Gulf leaders meet with China as governments look to coordinate in the face of Trump tariffs
PoliticsSoutheast Asia and Gulf leaders meet with China as governments look to coordinate in the face of Trump tariffs
By Lionel LimMay 27, 2025
Chinese EV stocks tumble after BYD slashes prices as much as 34%
FinanceChinese EV stocks tumble after BYD slashes prices as much as 34%
By Danny Lee and BloombergMay 26, 2025
Singapore’s ComfortDelGro will bid for Melbourne’s rail line as it takes its public transport model global
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By Lionel LimMay 25, 2025
Trump calls Japan’s Ishiba ahead of latest tariff talks
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By Yoshiaki Nohara, Akemi Terukina and BloombergMay 23, 2025
Top Chinese drugmaker Hengrui soars in Hong Kong trading debut
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By Amber Tong and BloombergMay 23, 2025
Dollar store jumps on debut, minting a new Malaysian billionaire
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By Ram Anand and BloombergMay 23, 2025
Singapore flags recession risks after strong start to 2025
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By Swati Pandey and BloombergMay 21, 2025
The U.S. is targeting Huawei’s AI chips, and China says that could undermine an uneasy truce in the trade war
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By Lionel LimMay 21, 2025
Taiwan president calls trade tensions with the U.S. just ‘frictions between friends’ as tariff talks grind forward
PoliticsTaiwan president calls trade tensions with the U.S. just ‘frictions between friends’ as tariff talks grind forward
By The Associated PressMay 20, 2025
Japan’s farm minister is in trouble after boasting that he never buys rice after getting so much of it for free
PoliticsJapan’s farm minister is in trouble after boasting that he never buys rice after getting so much of it for free
By AFPMay 20, 2025
CATL shares jump over 18% in Hong Kong debut, as battery giant shrugs off U.S. scrutiny and China’s EV price war
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By AFPMay 20, 2025
Honda walks back EV investment, sales targets on poor demand
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By Nicholas Takahashi and BloombergMay 20, 2025
Taiwan plans wealth fund to counter China with global expansion
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By Yian Lee, Betty Hou and BloombergMay 20, 2025
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