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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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EnergyA 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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By Yuanyuan (Gina) Cui, Patrick Van Esch and The ConversationApril 9, 2026
Even Nvidia’s own research teams can’t get enough GPUs amid the race for AI computing power
NewslettersEven Nvidia’s own research teams can’t get enough GPUs amid the race for AI computing power
By Sharon GoldmanApril 9, 2026
Mark Cuban admits he made a mistake letting go of the Mavericks: ‘I don’t regret selling. I regret who I sold to’
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By Sydney LakeApril 9, 2026
You’re looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing
AIYou’re looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing
By Nick LichtenbergApril 9, 2026
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OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, hopes to join Singapore’s ‘thriving AI ecosystem’ with new office
TechOpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, hopes to join Singapore’s ‘thriving AI ecosystem’ with new office
By Lionel LimOctober 9, 2024
China shares popped, fizzled, and climbed again in first trading day after a weeklong break
FinanceChina shares popped, fizzled, and climbed again in first trading day after a weeklong break
By Lionel LimOctober 8, 2024
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MagazineMartha Sazon leads the Philippines-based finance superapp GCash with a majority-female 94 million user base
By Lionel LimOctober 7, 2024
Jenny Lee, Senior Managing Partner of Granite Asia, photographed at Granite Asia HQ in Singapore on Sept. 16, 2024.
MagazineCapital for Asia, rooted in Asia: How Singapore’s Jenny Lee wants to rethink venture capital
By Nicholas GordonOctober 7, 2024
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MagazineWomen in Asia are slowly starting to break through historic barriers to the top of the corporate world
By Clay ChandlerOctober 7, 2024
Local investors will get to take part in China’s post-stimulus share surge when markets reopen Tuesday
FinanceLocal investors will get to take part in China’s post-stimulus share surge when markets reopen Tuesday
By Lionel LimOctober 7, 2024
Southeast Asia scammers stole up to $37 billion in 2023, UN says
TechSoutheast Asia scammers stole up to $37 billion in 2023, UN says
By Philip J. Heijmans and BloombergOctober 7, 2024
Singapore ends 181 years of horse racing to make way for homes
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By Low De Wei and BloombergOctober 7, 2024
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Magazine‘When in doubt, turn to Xiaohongshu’: A social media platform and its young, female, Chinese user base transforms travel and shopping
By Nicholas GordonOctober 7, 2024
Nintendo shares rise after Saudi Arabia says it’s open to expanding its stake in the home of Super Mario
TechNintendo shares rise after Saudi Arabia says it’s open to expanding its stake in the home of Super Mario
By Lionel LimOctober 7, 2024
Elon Musk’s X can’t escape $417,000 Australian fine in harmful posts case
FinanceElon Musk’s X can’t escape $417,000 Australian fine in harmful posts case
By AFPOctober 4, 2024
Singapore demands luxury sellers do more after laundering fiasco
FinanceSingapore demands luxury sellers do more after laundering fiasco
By Low De Wei, Joyce Koh and BloombergOctober 4, 2024
Singaporeans often gripe about the city’s metro. Now one of its operators says ‘the Singapore experience’ helps it succeed globally
LeadershipSingaporeans often gripe about the city’s metro. Now one of its operators says ‘the Singapore experience’ helps it succeed globally
By Lionel LimOctober 4, 2024
Japan’s new prime minister is set to propose a happiness index
LeadershipJapan’s new prime minister is set to propose a happiness index
By AFPOctober 3, 2024
China EV startup Xpeng wants to bring ‘the best technology’ to Europe as the EU is set to finalize new tariffs on auto imports
TechChina EV startup Xpeng wants to bring ‘the best technology’ to Europe as the EU is set to finalize new tariffs on auto imports
By Lionel LimOctober 3, 2024
Longtime China bull Ray Dalio says Beijing now has to choose between ‘beautiful deleveraging’ and economic malaise
FinanceLongtime China bull Ray Dalio says Beijing now has to choose between ‘beautiful deleveraging’ and economic malaise
By Lionel LimOctober 2, 2024
Nintendo opens museum to showcase 135-year history of video game giant from playing cards to Super Mario
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By Natsuko Fukue and AFPOctober 2, 2024
A bitter feud risks ripping apart an $11 billion metals empire
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By Heesu Lee, Archie Hunter and BloombergOctober 2, 2024
Malaysia bags another cloud deal from U.S. Big Tech with $6.5 billion pledge from Oracle
TechMalaysia bags another cloud deal from U.S. Big Tech with $6.5 billion pledge from Oracle
By Lionel LimOctober 2, 2024
Meta will produce its Quest 3S next-generation VR and AR headsets in Vietnam
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By AFPOctober 1, 2024
Google will invest $1 billion in Thailand to build new infrastructure for AI and cloud computing
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Japan’s new train-loving prime minister wants a higher corporate tax rate, more AI investment, and a review of long working hours
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By AFPOctober 1, 2024
China’s beleaguered real estate shares jump almost 10% after Beijing makes its ‘strongest housing pledge to date’
LeadershipChina’s beleaguered real estate shares jump almost 10% after Beijing makes its ‘strongest housing pledge to date’
By Lionel LimSeptember 30, 2024
Yen surges after Shigeru Ishiba, supporter of higher interest rates, wins vote to become Japan prime minister
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By AFPSeptember 27, 2024
Chinese leaders admit world’s second-largest economy faces new ‘problems,’ giving hope that more support is on the way
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By AFPSeptember 26, 2024
Adrian Cheng, member of one of Asia’s richest families, resigns as New World CEO after the Hong Kong developer posts $2.5 billion loss
FinanceAdrian Cheng, member of one of Asia’s richest families, resigns as New World CEO after the Hong Kong developer posts $2.5 billion loss
By Shawna Kwan and BloombergSeptember 26, 2024
China’s central bank announces its boldest measures in years, yet analysts fear they may not be enough to help a flagging economy
FinanceChina’s central bank announces its boldest measures in years, yet analysts fear they may not be enough to help a flagging economy
By AFPSeptember 24, 2024
Beijing warns U.S. against taking ‘discriminatory actions’ after reports of new trade ban on cars with Chinese tech
TechBeijing warns U.S. against taking ‘discriminatory actions’ after reports of new trade ban on cars with Chinese tech
By AFPSeptember 23, 2024
BYD’s Southeast Asian partner explains what helped the Chinese EV brand break out overseas: Putting the steering wheel on the right side
LeadershipBYD’s Southeast Asian partner explains what helped the Chinese EV brand break out overseas: Putting the steering wheel on the right side
By Lionel LimSeptember 20, 2024
Apple and Huawei’s newest devices are going head-to-head in China. Yet both could struggle in the world’s largest smartphone market
TechApple and Huawei’s newest devices are going head-to-head in China. Yet both could struggle in the world’s largest smartphone market
By Lionel LimSeptember 20, 2024
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