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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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RetailLevi’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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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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EnergyJet 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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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’
InvestingMark Cuban admits he made a mistake letting go of the Mavericks: ‘I don’t regret selling. I regret who I sold to’
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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China is a ‘fire-breathing dragon on government steroids’ whose tech will surpass Western firms in a decade, U.S. think tank says
LeadershipChina is a ‘fire-breathing dragon on government steroids’ whose tech will surpass Western firms in a decade, U.S. think tank says
By Lionel LimSeptember 20, 2024
China’s rising wave of ‘full-time dads’ upend norms as more than half of Chinese men say they’d stay at home
LeadershipChina’s rising wave of ‘full-time dads’ upend norms as more than half of Chinese men say they’d stay at home
By Ludovic Ehret and AFPSeptember 19, 2024
Nintendo accuses developer of hit game nicknamed ‘Pokémon with guns’ of patent infringement
TechNintendo accuses developer of hit game nicknamed ‘Pokémon with guns’ of patent infringement
By AFPSeptember 19, 2024
Cathay Pacific’s Airbus defect risked ‘extensive damage’ if left unaddressed, says Hong Kong probe
TechCathay Pacific’s Airbus defect risked ‘extensive damage’ if left unaddressed, says Hong Kong probe
By AFPSeptember 19, 2024
Taiwan brand behind Lebanon’s exploding pagers shifts blame to low-profile Hungarian manufacturer
TechTaiwan brand behind Lebanon’s exploding pagers shifts blame to low-profile Hungarian manufacturer
By Jane Lanhee Lee and BloombergSeptember 18, 2024
Japan’s Nippon Steel gets 3 month reprieve as Washington pushes review of U.S. Steel bid past the election
FinanceJapan’s Nippon Steel gets 3 month reprieve as Washington pushes review of U.S. Steel bid past the election
By AFPSeptember 18, 2024
How Softbank’s Masayoshi Son charmed a veteran Morgan Stanley banker with a $5000 bottle of wine
FinanceHow Softbank’s Masayoshi Son charmed a veteran Morgan Stanley banker with a $5000 bottle of wine
By Alok SamaSeptember 17, 2024
Singapore is the only Southeast Asian city on a ranking of centi-millionaires—and that could be good for its economy
FinanceSingapore is the only Southeast Asian city on a ranking of centi-millionaires—and that could be good for its economy
By Lionel LimSeptember 17, 2024
China controls 70% of the world’s critical rare earth minerals. Finding an alternative is proving tough—and expensive
FinanceChina controls 70% of the world’s critical rare earth minerals. Finding an alternative is proving tough—and expensive
By BloombergSeptember 17, 2024
Shares in Midea, one of the world’s largest sellers of home appliances, surge in Hong Kong after city’s largest IPO in 3 years
FinanceShares in Midea, one of the world’s largest sellers of home appliances, surge in Hong Kong after city’s largest IPO in 3 years
By AFPSeptember 17, 2024
Malaysia’s only casino is in the political crosshairs as an Islamic party calls for its closure
FinanceMalaysia’s only casino is in the political crosshairs as an Islamic party calls for its closure
By Lionel LimSeptember 16, 2024
Shanghai battered by Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm since 1949: ‘If I step out…I can barely speak’
FinanceShanghai battered by Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm since 1949: ‘If I step out…I can barely speak’
By Rebecca Bailey and AFPSeptember 16, 2024
China’s Shein and Temu get more bad news as Washington cracks down on an e-commerce loophole
FinanceChina’s Shein and Temu get more bad news as Washington cracks down on an e-commerce loophole
By Jeanny Yu, Olivia Poh and BloombergSeptember 16, 2024
Beijing slapped PwC China with a multi-million dollar fine for its botched Evergrande audit. Hong Kong may hit next
FinanceBeijing slapped PwC China with a multi-million dollar fine for its botched Evergrande audit. Hong Kong may hit next
By Kiuyan Wong and BloombergSeptember 16, 2024
Chinese grumble about Beijing’s decision to hike the retirement age: ‘I’ll just have to bear the three extra years of work’
LeadershipChinese grumble about Beijing’s decision to hike the retirement age: ‘I’ll just have to bear the three extra years of work’
By AFPSeptember 13, 2024
Musk brands Australian government ‘fascists’ after they try to fine tech giants that fail to stem misinformation
LeadershipMusk brands Australian government ‘fascists’ after they try to fine tech giants that fail to stem misinformation
By AFPSeptember 13, 2024
Japan makes 7-Eleven takeover more difficult by designating convenience store parent a ‘core’ industry
FinanceJapan makes 7-Eleven takeover more difficult by designating convenience store parent a ‘core’ industry
By AFPSeptember 13, 2024
China bans PwC for 6 months and fines it $62 million over botched Evergrande audit
FinanceChina bans PwC for 6 months and fines it $62 million over botched Evergrande audit
By Peter Catterall and AFPSeptember 13, 2024
Not every company is struggling in China: Brands like Sam’s Club and Lululemon win over more ‘rational’ consumers
FinanceNot every company is struggling in China: Brands like Sam’s Club and Lululemon win over more ‘rational’ consumers
By BloombergSeptember 13, 2024
American companies in China report record-low profits
FinanceAmerican companies in China report record-low profits
By The Associated PressSeptember 12, 2024
China tells EV makers to keep tech at home by producing key parts domestically before exporting them for assembly
TechChina tells EV makers to keep tech at home by producing key parts domestically before exporting them for assembly
By Linda Lew and BloombergSeptember 12, 2024
Trial of founder of one of South Korea’s biggest internet firms mixes K-pop stock-rigging with pushback on billionaires
FinanceTrial of founder of one of South Korea’s biggest internet firms mixes K-pop stock-rigging with pushback on billionaires
By Yoolim Lee and BloombergSeptember 11, 2024
China’s top lawmakers set to raise retirement age to handle shrinking workforce born of collapsing birthrate
FinanceChina’s top lawmakers set to raise retirement age to handle shrinking workforce born of collapsing birthrate
By Foster Wong, Josh Xiao and BloombergSeptember 11, 2024
China is no longer the ‘undisputed leader’ in attracting foreign investment as European companies look elsewhere
LeadershipChina is no longer the ‘undisputed leader’ in attracting foreign investment as European companies look elsewhere
By Lionel LimSeptember 11, 2024
Alibaba adds $8B in value on first day mainland Chinese investors can directly trade its Hong Kong–listed shares
FinanceAlibaba adds $8B in value on first day mainland Chinese investors can directly trade its Hong Kong–listed shares
By Nicholas GordonSeptember 10, 2024
China’s Football Association bans 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other corruption
LeadershipChina’s Football Association bans 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other corruption
By The Associated PressSeptember 10, 2024
China’s August exports grow faster than expected as Beijing tries to rev up its stumbling economy
FinanceChina’s August exports grow faster than expected as Beijing tries to rev up its stumbling economy
By The Associated PressSeptember 10, 2024
One of China’s most famous bankers loses $750 million in wealth after unexplained detention
FinanceOne of China’s most famous bankers loses $750 million in wealth after unexplained detention
By BloombergSeptember 10, 2024
Huawei’s tri-fold phone crosses 3 million preorders as Chinese tech giant keeps up pressure on Apple in China
TechHuawei’s tri-fold phone crosses 3 million preorders as Chinese tech giant keeps up pressure on Apple in China
By Lionel LimSeptember 9, 2024
A child polio survivor who founded a convenience store empire is Malaysia’s newest billionaire
FinanceA child polio survivor who founded a convenience store empire is Malaysia’s newest billionaire
By Filipe Pacheco, Anders Melin, Ram Anand and BloombergSeptember 9, 2024
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