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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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How streamers helped designer Malin Leschly on her ‘winding path’ to become Logitech’s chief design officer

Tech How streamers helped designer Malin Leschly on her ‘winding path’ to become Logitech’s chief design officer

By Nicholas GordonNovember 23, 2024

EVs and their ‘innate feeling of luxury’ will create a ‘new type of premium,’ says Kia’s top designer

Leadership EVs and their ‘innate feeling of luxury’ will create a ‘new type of premium,’ says Kia’s top designer

By Lionel LimNovember 22, 2024

China’s richest person wants a personal apology from ByteDance’s founder for not stopping social media attacks against him

Leadership China’s richest person wants a personal apology from ByteDance’s founder for not stopping social media attacks against him

By Lionel LimNovember 22, 2024

South Korea’s arms industry, once seen as backward for focusing on land weapons, is booming post-Ukraine

Politics South Korea’s arms industry, once seen as backward for focusing on land weapons, is booming post-Ukraine

By AFPNovember 22, 2024

Singapore’s GDP growth last quarter zooms past forecasts due to booming chip demand

Finance Singapore’s GDP growth last quarter zooms past forecasts due to booming chip demand

By AFPNovember 21, 2024

Australia plans to hit social media companies with $30 million fines if they fail to keep kids off their platforms

Tech Australia plans to hit social media companies with $30 million fines if they fail to keep kids off their platforms

By AFPNovember 21, 2024

Adani Group shares plunge by double digits after U.S. accuses Indian billionaire Gautam Adani of bribery

Leadership Adani Group shares plunge by double digits after U.S. accuses Indian billionaire Gautam Adani of bribery

By Lionel LimNovember 21, 2024

Xi Jinping will visit Brazil to ‘further enhance’ ties amid cloud of Trump’s return to White House

Politics Xi Jinping will visit Brazil to ‘further enhance’ ties amid cloud of Trump’s return to White House

By AFPNovember 20, 2024

Oaktree’s Marks says ‘uninvestable’ China offers bargains

Finance Oaktree’s Marks says ‘uninvestable’ China offers bargains

By Finbarr Flynn, Haslinda Amin and BloombergNovember 20, 2024

A Starlink terminal provides satellite internet service to the Amazonian Yawanawa indigenous community near Tarauaca, Acre state, Brazil.

Tech China’s SpaceSail to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink in Brazil

By Daniel Carvalho and BloombergNovember 20, 2024

Apple’s said to increase its Indonesia investment tenfold to reverse iPhone sales ban, signaling the country’s growing importance for U.S. tech giant

Tech Apple’s said to increase its Indonesia investment tenfold to reverse iPhone sales ban, signaling the country’s growing importance for U.S. tech giant

By Lionel LimNovember 19, 2024

China’s chip advances stall as U.S. curbs hit Huawei AI Product

Tech China’s chip advances stall as U.S. curbs hit Huawei AI Product

By Gao Yuan, Debby Wu and BloombergNovember 19, 2024

Leading Singapore property developer CEO says simplicity beats complexity when it comes to design: ‘Boring is okay’

Leadership Leading Singapore property developer CEO says simplicity beats complexity when it comes to design: ‘Boring is okay’

By Lionel LimNovember 18, 2024

Asia’s fintech firms are eyeing the Middle East for expansion because of low competition and a ‘future friendly’ regulator

Finance Asia’s fintech firms are eyeing the Middle East for expansion because of low competition and a ‘future friendly’ regulator

By Lionel Lim and Nicholas GordonNovember 18, 2024

China EV makers bet on self-driving models to fend off Tesla

Tech China EV makers bet on self-driving models to fend off Tesla

By Linda Lew and BloombergNovember 18, 2024

China stimulus boosts domestic consumption as Trump tariffs loom

Finance China stimulus boosts domestic consumption as Trump tariffs loom

By BloombergNovember 15, 2024

Thailand aims to legalize casinos next year in win for global players

Leadership Thailand aims to legalize casinos next year in win for global players

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat, Suttinee Yuvejwattana and BloombergNovember 15, 2024

Nippon Steel’s Mori to meet steelworkers in Pittsburgh next week

Leadership Nippon Steel’s Mori to meet steelworkers in Pittsburgh next week

By Joe Deaux and BloombergNovember 14, 2024

Geely earnings surge as annual sales near 2 million target

Finance Geely earnings surge as annual sales near 2 million target

By Linda Lew and BloombergNovember 14, 2024

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s new leader, blasts COP29 as a ‘fish market’ as countries haggle for climate funds

Leadership Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s new leader, blasts COP29 as a ‘fish market’ as countries haggle for climate funds

By AFPNovember 13, 2024

Founding family of 7-Eleven’s Japanese owner has made a bid to take it private and head off takeover by Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard

Finance Founding family of 7-Eleven’s Japanese owner has made a bid to take it private and head off takeover by Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard

By Kyoko Hasegawa and AFPNovember 13, 2024

Jensen Huang reveals Softbank’s Masayoshi Son once offered to lend him money to buy Nvidia

Tech Jensen Huang reveals Softbank’s Masayoshi Son once offered to lend him money to buy Nvidia

By Lionel LimNovember 13, 2024

Nissan surges after firm linked to hedge fund takes 2.5% stake

Leadership Nissan surges after firm linked to hedge fund takes 2.5% stake

By Nicholas Takahashi and BloombergNovember 12, 2024

Grab CEO Anthony Tan singles out one market as shares soar after blowout quarter: ‘Everybody loves Thailand’

Leadership Grab CEO Anthony Tan singles out one market as shares soar after blowout quarter: ‘Everybody loves Thailand’

By Lionel LimNovember 12, 2024

Taiwanese companies and people were not involved in exploding Lebanon pagers and walkie-talkies, Taiwan prosecutors say

Leadership Taiwanese companies and people were not involved in exploding Lebanon pagers and walkie-talkies, Taiwan prosecutors say

By Joy Chiang and AFPNovember 11, 2024

China nears record $1 trillion trade surplus as Trump returns

Finance China nears record $1 trillion trade surplus as Trump returns

By BloombergNovember 11, 2024

BYD closing in on Ford deliveries after besting Tesla on revenue

Leadership BYD closing in on Ford deliveries after besting Tesla on revenue

By Danny Lee and BloombergNovember 11, 2024

Trump’s return could herald a ‘crypto golden age’ says CEO of stablecoin firm Paxos

Finance Trump’s return could herald a ‘crypto golden age’ says CEO of stablecoin firm Paxos

By Lionel LimNovember 8, 2024

China unveils massive debt swap to save local governments as it eyes trade fight with Trump

Finance China unveils massive debt swap to save local governments as it eyes trade fight with Trump

By Peter Catterall, Sam Davies and AFPNovember 8, 2024

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference with New Zealand Prime Minister the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon at the Australian Parliament House on August 16, 2024.

Tech Meta says app stores should police Australia under-16 social ban

By Ben Westcott and BloombergNovember 8, 2024

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