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How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia’s EV transition

Chinese EV giant BYD received the most orders of any automaker at the Bangkok Auto Show in early April, beating Toyota for the first time.

By Angelica AngApril 21, 2026
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U.S., Iranian officials signal that more cease-fire talks will go ahead in Pakistan
By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 21, 2026
U.S. forces board an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil
U.S. forces board an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil
By The Associated Press and Bill BarrowApril 21, 2026
‘They’re sweating’: Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups
‘They’re sweating’: Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups
By Nicholas GordonApril 21, 2026
Hillhouse-backed Ascentium buys fellow business services firm Dezan Shira, as the platform tries to ride China’s surge in outbound investment
Hillhouse-backed Ascentium buys fellow business services firm Dezan Shira, as the platform tries to ride China’s surge in outbound investment
By Nicholas GordonApril 20, 2026
Southeast Asia’s short-term solution to the global energy crunch? Russian crude
Southeast Asia’s short-term solution to the global energy crunch? Russian crude
By Angelica AngApril 20, 2026
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AIThe AI boom is singlehandedly carrying the U.S. import market—and adding $200 billion to the trade deficit, Fed study finds
By Tristan BoveApril 22, 2026
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By Sydney LakeApril 22, 2026
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By Shlomit WagmanApril 22, 2026
Billionaire Michael Dell started his company in his University of Texas dorm room. Now, he’s betting on AI with a $750 million gift
HealthBillionaire Michael Dell started his company in his University of Texas dorm room. Now, he’s betting on AI with a $750 million gift
By Sydney LakeApril 22, 2026
Everlywell At-Home Test Review (2026): Our Honest Thoughts
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By Emily PharesApril 22, 2026
The internet isn’t just like real life, a top VC says — it is real life. For a16z, that’s not philosophy, it’s an investment
Startups & VentureThe internet isn’t just like real life, a top VC says — it is real life. For a16z, that’s not philosophy, it’s an investment
By Nick LichtenbergApril 22, 2026
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Investing$75 billion investment chief: Now is exactly the right time to double down in the Gulf
By Arjun RaghavanApril 22, 2026
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AIThe AI economy runs on helium. The Iran war just created a $650 billion problem
By Nick LichtenbergApril 22, 2026
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China reveals its response to Trump’s surprise tariff: New taxes of up to 15% on U.S. chicken, cotton, pork, soybeans and other farm products
PoliticsChina reveals its response to Trump’s surprise tariff: New taxes of up to 15% on U.S. chicken, cotton, pork, soybeans and other farm products
By The Associated PressMarch 4, 2025
Indonesia’s nickel strategy proved to be a ‘great success’—but overcapacity and tech shifts could challenge Jakarta’s ‘downstreaming’ hopes
PoliticsIndonesia’s nickel strategy proved to be a ‘great success’—but overcapacity and tech shifts could challenge Jakarta’s ‘downstreaming’ hopes
By Lionel LimMarch 4, 2025
China to start its largest political event of the year after Trump reignites trade war with new tariffs
PoliticsChina to start its largest political event of the year after Trump reignites trade war with new tariffs
By AFPMarch 3, 2025
Singapore probes potential fraud in Nvidia AI chip shipments
TechSingapore probes potential fraud in Nvidia AI chip shipments
By Bloomberg, Gao Yuan and MacKenzie HawkinsMarch 3, 2025
Shares in Mixue—a Chinese ice cream chain with more stores than McDonald’s—jump over 40% after Hong Kong’s largest IPO so far this year
FinanceShares in Mixue—a Chinese ice cream chain with more stores than McDonald’s—jump over 40% after Hong Kong’s largest IPO so far this year
By Lionel LimMarch 3, 2025
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner reportedly set to appoint its first foreign CEO as it battles a takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard
Finance7-Eleven’s Japanese owner reportedly set to appoint its first foreign CEO as it battles a takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard
By AFPMarch 3, 2025
Singapore’s CDL loses biggest developer spot after feud
FinanceSingapore’s CDL loses biggest developer spot after feud
By Low De Wei and BloombergMarch 3, 2025
Sovereign wealth funds are back in vogue as ‘an extension of a country’s industrial policy’
FinanceSovereign wealth funds are back in vogue as ‘an extension of a country’s industrial policy’
By Lionel Lim and Nicholas GordonMarch 1, 2025
Unilever’s woes in Indonesia carry a warning for its new CEO
LifestyleUnilever’s woes in Indonesia carry a warning for its new CEO
By Claire Jiao, Dasha Afanasieva and BloombergMarch 1, 2025
The Malaysian company behind Resorts World Las Vegas gets a new CEO—the first from outside the founding family
LeadershipThe Malaysian company behind Resorts World Las Vegas gets a new CEO—the first from outside the founding family
By Lionel LimFebruary 28, 2025
Trump’s China tariff shock sparks a global market sell-off
PoliticsTrump’s China tariff shock sparks a global market sell-off
By Nicholas GordonFebruary 28, 2025
Singapore charges three with fraud in cases reportedly linked to smuggling of Nvidia chips to China
TechSingapore charges three with fraud in cases reportedly linked to smuggling of Nvidia chips to China
By Lionel LimFebruary 28, 2025
Tencent fires up AI race with model it says outdoes DeepSeek
TechTencent fires up AI race with model it says outdoes DeepSeek
By BloombergFebruary 27, 2025
Singapore billionaire’s son denies board coup, blames aide
FinanceSingapore billionaire’s son denies board coup, blames aide
By Low De Wei and BloombergFebruary 27, 2025
Asia will lead the way on carbon pricing. Companies need to be prepared
CommentaryAsia will lead the way on carbon pricing. Companies need to be prepared
By Patrick WinterFebruary 27, 2025
Myanmar scam center workers plead to ‘escape this hell’ and go home: ‘Help me, help me, help me’
LifestyleMyanmar scam center workers plead to ‘escape this hell’ and go home: ‘Help me, help me, help me’
By AFPFebruary 27, 2025
Beijing accuses Taiwan of giving away chip companies like TSMC as ‘souvenirs’
PoliticsBeijing accuses Taiwan of giving away chip companies like TSMC as ‘souvenirs’
By Lionel LimFebruary 27, 2025
Shares in 7-Eleven’s Japanese owner drop by as much as 12% as founding family fails to find enough money for a buyout
FinanceShares in 7-Eleven’s Japanese owner drop by as much as 12% as founding family fails to find enough money for a buyout
By AFPFebruary 26, 2025
Nissan prepares to replace CEO after Honda deal falls apart
FinanceNissan prepares to replace CEO after Honda deal falls apart
By Siddharth Philip, Albertina Torsoli, Masatsugu Horie and BloombergFebruary 26, 2025
Apple tries to end Indonesia’s iPhone ban with a deal for two new plants and a ‘first of its kind’ chip research center
TechApple tries to end Indonesia’s iPhone ban with a deal for two new plants and a ‘first of its kind’ chip research center
By AFPFebruary 26, 2025
South Korea ends a decade-long decline in fertility after a surge in marriages
PoliticsSouth Korea ends a decade-long decline in fertility after a surge in marriages
By AFPFebruary 26, 2025
Father-son feud and an alleged ‘attempted coup’ rock one of Singapore’s largest property developers
LeadershipFather-son feud and an alleged ‘attempted coup’ rock one of Singapore’s largest property developers
By Lionel LimFebruary 26, 2025
Scandal-plagued billionaire White retakes control of WiseTech
TechScandal-plagued billionaire White retakes control of WiseTech
By Angus Whitley and BloombergFebruary 26, 2025
OCBC CEO Helen Wong thinks AI will create more banking jobs
TechOCBC CEO Helen Wong thinks AI will create more banking jobs
By Lionel LimFebruary 26, 2025
Coupang’s shares climb after profit surges in competitive market
TechCoupang’s shares climb after profit surges in competitive market
By Yoolim Lee and BloombergFebruary 26, 2025
Trump’s ‘America First Investment Policy’ could threaten hundreds of Chinese companies listed in the U.S.
TechTrump’s ‘America First Investment Policy’ could threaten hundreds of Chinese companies listed in the U.S.
By Nicholas GordonFebruary 25, 2025
DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, is cutting 4,000 temp roles due to AI: ‘For the first time, I’m struggling to create jobs’
TechDBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, is cutting 4,000 temp roles due to AI: ‘For the first time, I’m struggling to create jobs’
By Lionel LimFebruary 25, 2025
Chinese phones dominate Southeast Asia—but it’s ‘now or never’ for these budget brands to go premium
TechChinese phones dominate Southeast Asia—but it’s ‘now or never’ for these budget brands to go premium
By Lionel LimFebruary 25, 2025
Buffett’s bet sparks surge in Japan trading house shares
FinanceBuffett’s bet sparks surge in Japan trading house shares
By Stephen Stapczynski, Koh Yoshida and BloombergFebruary 25, 2025
Trump team seeks to toughen Biden’s chip controls over China
TechTrump team seeks to toughen Biden’s chip controls over China
By MacKenzie Hawkins, Cagan Koc, Jenny Leonard and BloombergFebruary 24, 2025
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