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Hormuz traffic still blocked as Iran tries to formalize control

Just seven ships, all with some kind of prior link to Iran, were observed making the voyage out of the Persian Gulf on Wednesday and into Thursday morning.

By Alex Longley, Weilun Soon, Julian Lee and BloombergApril 9, 2026

Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate fell apart

Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate fell apart

By Angelica AngApril 9, 2026

Asian stocks rally after Trump’s Iran ceasefire and ‘immediate’ Hormuz opening—even as it remains unclear how open the strait actually is

Asian stocks rally after Trump’s Iran ceasefire and ‘immediate’ Hormuz opening—even as it remains unclear how open the strait actually is

By Angelica AngApril 8, 2026

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‘No one’s raising their hand’: Japan’s labor crisis is making the case for robots taking the jobs you don’t want

By Catherina GioinoApril 6, 2026

AMRO holds Asia’s 2026 growth forecast steady at 4%, but said it would have been higher if not for the Iran war

AMRO holds Asia’s 2026 growth forecast steady at 4%, but said it would have been higher if not for the Iran war

By Angelica AngApril 6, 2026

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China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest

By Didi Tang, Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

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The world’s 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire

Economy The world’s 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire

By Jacqueline MunisApril 9, 2026

Only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran’s pledge as negotiations begin

Energy Only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran’s pledge as negotiations begin

By Eva RoytburgApril 9, 2026

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By Joseph HostetlerApril 9, 2026

JFK, jr and Carolyn Bessette walk their dog in New York City.

Retail Levi’s 517 jeans sales jump 25% thanks to ‘Love Story’ and the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy effect

By Molly Liebergall and Morning BrewApril 9, 2026

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Energy A global food emergency: Why the closed Strait of Hormuz puts half the world’s calories at risk

By Aya S. Chacar and The ConversationApril 9, 2026

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Energy Jet fuel supply disruptions are comparable to 9/11 and could take months to replenish even if Hormuz Strait is reopening, airline trade group warns

By Sasha RogelbergApril 9, 2026

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Newsletters The ‘AI gender gap’ narrative is missing the full picture

By Emma HinchliffeApril 9, 2026

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Economy Americans hate the economy so much, they’re buying $22 smoothies

By Yuanyuan (Gina) Cui, Patrick Van Esch and The ConversationApril 9, 2026

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Vietnam tycoon loses death penalty appeal in $27 billion fraud but court says it could spare her life if she returns 3/4 of stolen assets

Finance Vietnam tycoon loses death penalty appeal in $27 billion fraud but court says it could spare her life if she returns 3/4 of stolen assets

By AFPDecember 3, 2024

China bans exports to U.S. of key high-tech materials in response to expanded American chip sanctions

Tech China bans exports to U.S. of key high-tech materials in response to expanded American chip sanctions

By Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressDecember 3, 2024

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Tech U.S. adds 140 firms to list of Chinese technology companies under export controls

By Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressDecember 3, 2024

Nomura cuts CEO pay after ex-worker charged with robbery

Leadership Nomura cuts CEO pay after ex-worker charged with robbery

By Takashi Nakamichi, Nao Sano and BloombergDecember 3, 2024

GM will sell its stake in Michigan EV battery factory it spent $1 billion on to South Korea’s LG Energy Solution

Finance GM will sell its stake in Michigan EV battery factory it spent $1 billion on to South Korea’s LG Energy Solution

By The Associated PressDecember 3, 2024

Hong Kong plans display of 2,500 giant panda sculptures to capitalize on local craze after birth of twin panda cubs

Lifestyle Hong Kong plans display of 2,500 giant panda sculptures to capitalize on local craze after birth of twin panda cubs

By Kanis Leung and The Associated PressDecember 3, 2024

Trump promises to block Nippon’s $14.9 billion bid for ‘the once great and powerful’ U.S. Steel

Politics Trump promises to block Nippon’s $14.9 billion bid for ‘the once great and powerful’ U.S. Steel

By AFPDecember 3, 2024

China private factory gauge grows again in sign of stabilization

Finance China private factory gauge grows again in sign of stabilization

By BloombergDecember 2, 2024

New Zealand halts poultry exports as bird flu found at egg farm

Environment New Zealand halts poultry exports as bird flu found at egg farm

By Matthew Brockett and BloombergDecember 2, 2024

Lifestyle Post-COVID life and China’s tough economy pushes a 95-year-old jewelry brand to embrace ‘wearability’ and a more casual consumer

By Nicholas GordonDecember 1, 2024

How China can hit back at Trump: Target U.S. firms, turn to India, Africa

Finance How China can hit back at Trump: Target U.S. firms, turn to India, Africa

By Lucille Liu, James Mayger and BloombergNovember 29, 2024

PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi says Sony execs opposed device and ‘everyone told us we would fail’

Tech PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi says Sony execs opposed device and ‘everyone told us we would fail’

By Mathias Cena and AFPNovember 29, 2024

Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids

Tech Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids

By Lionel LimNovember 29, 2024

K-pop group NewJeans ditches their label HYBE, alleging ‘mistreatment’ and ‘manipulation’

Lifestyle K-pop group NewJeans ditches their label HYBE, alleging ‘mistreatment’ and ‘manipulation’

By AFPNovember 28, 2024

Australia passes tough social media ban for kids under 16 with $32 million fines for platforms that don’t comply

Tech Australia passes tough social media ban for kids under 16 with $32 million fines for platforms that don’t comply

By Laura Chung and AFPNovember 28, 2024

China’s carmakers don’t see the country’s fierce price war ending anytime soon as they press suppliers for discounts

Tech China’s carmakers don’t see the country’s fierce price war ending anytime soon as they press suppliers for discounts

By Lionel LimNovember 28, 2024

U.S. preps China chip curbs that stop short of early proposals

Tech U.S. preps China chip curbs that stop short of early proposals

By MacKenzie Hawkins and BloombergNovember 27, 2024

Vietnam tycoon told to repay $11 billion to avoid execution

Finance Vietnam tycoon told to repay $11 billion to avoid execution

By Francesca Stevens, Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen and BloombergNovember 27, 2024

The Adani Group has lost $55 billion in market value since last week’s shock indictment of billionaire founder

Finance The Adani Group has lost $55 billion in market value since last week’s shock indictment of billionaire founder

By AFPNovember 27, 2024

Leaked BYD letter signals China EV price war is set to intensify

Tech Leaked BYD letter signals China EV price war is set to intensify

By Danny Lee and BloombergNovember 27, 2024

Trump’s victory could make life harder for Hong Kong—and that may be good news for Singapore’s banks

Magazine Trump’s victory could make life harder for Hong Kong—and that may be good news for Singapore’s banks

By Nicholas GordonNovember 26, 2024

Hong Kong same-sex couples win housing and inheritance rights

Politics Hong Kong same-sex couples win housing and inheritance rights

By Holmes Chan and AFPNovember 26, 2024

Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death for $27B fraud begs court to spare her life, saying she is trying to repay funds

Finance Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death for $27B fraud begs court to spare her life, saying she is trying to repay funds

By AFPNovember 26, 2024

Huawei debuts ‘long-awaited’ new smartphone, complete with a homegrown chip and OS

Tech Huawei debuts ‘long-awaited’ new smartphone, complete with a homegrown chip and OS

By AFPNovember 26, 2024

Meta, TikTok, Google slam Australia’s under-16 social media ban

Tech Meta, TikTok, Google slam Australia’s under-16 social media ban

By Ben Westcott and BloombergNovember 26, 2024

Trump fires the first salvo of his renewed trade war with China: A 10% across-the-board tariff

Politics Trump fires the first salvo of his renewed trade war with China: A 10% across-the-board tariff

By Lionel LimNovember 26, 2024

Indonesia calls Apple’s $100-million investment offer unfair

Finance Indonesia calls Apple’s $100-million investment offer unfair

By Eko Listiyorini, Claire Jiao and BloombergNovember 25, 2024

Apple’s Cook joins CEO summit with China premier as economy sags

Tech Apple’s Cook joins CEO summit with China premier as economy sags

By BloombergNovember 25, 2024

Beijing’s internet censors have a new target: Social media echo chambers

Leadership Beijing’s internet censors have a new target: Social media echo chambers

By Lionel LimNovember 25, 2024

View of the electric vehicle EV factory of China's carmaker GAC Aion in Rayong province, Thailand.

Magazine Thailand, the ‘Detroit of Southeast Asia’, is at the forefront of China’s battle for the global auto market

By Lionel LimNovember 24, 2024

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