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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
Willie Walsh, wearing a blue suit, looks to his right with his mouth slightly open.
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
The ‘AI gender gap’ narrative is missing the full picture
NewslettersThe ‘AI gender gap’ narrative is missing the full picture
By Emma HinchliffeApril 9, 2026
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EconomyAmericans hate the economy so much, they’re buying $22 smoothies
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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EnergyDeutsche Bank says China is energy ‘winner’ in age of war
By Ishika Mookerjee and BloombergApril 9, 2026
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Just one Asian organization is among the top 20 largest donors in the world, as the region’s philanthropy lags the U.S.
LeadershipJust one Asian organization is among the top 20 largest donors in the world, as the region’s philanthropy lags the U.S.
By Nicholas GordonSeptember 8, 2024
Seven & i Holdings says Alimentation Couche-Tard’s takeover bid ‘grossly undervalues’ the 7-Eleven owner
FinanceSeven & i Holdings says Alimentation Couche-Tard’s takeover bid ‘grossly undervalues’ the 7-Eleven owner
By AFPSeptember 6, 2024
The U.S. will impose new export controls on quantum computing to stop China getting access to cutting-edge tech
TechThe U.S. will impose new export controls on quantum computing to stop China getting access to cutting-edge tech
By MacKenzie Hawkins and BloombergSeptember 5, 2024
Washington attacks on Nippon’s bid for U.S. Steel puts ally Japan’s spot on ‘friends and family list’ into doubt
LeadershipWashington attacks on Nippon’s bid for U.S. Steel puts ally Japan’s spot on ‘friends and family list’ into doubt
By Lionel LimSeptember 5, 2024
Tiffany is shrinking its China flagship store by half as luxury spending collapses
FinanceTiffany is shrinking its China flagship store by half as luxury spending collapses
By BloombergSeptember 5, 2024
JPMorgan ditches its buy recommendation for China stocks due to a possible ‘Tariff War 2.0’
FinanceJPMorgan ditches its buy recommendation for China stocks due to a possible ‘Tariff War 2.0’
By Jacob Gu, Abhishek Vishnoi and BloombergSeptember 5, 2024
Xi Jinping promises $51 billion in financing and a million new jobs for Africa in China’s biggest summit since COVID
FinanceXi Jinping promises $51 billion in financing and a million new jobs for Africa in China’s biggest summit since COVID
By AFPSeptember 5, 2024
Asian chip stocks like TSMC and SK Hynix plunge after Nvidia’s record drop in market value
TechAsian chip stocks like TSMC and SK Hynix plunge after Nvidia’s record drop in market value
By Youkyung Lee, Georgina Mckay and BloombergSeptember 4, 2024
Indonesia’s second-largest telecoms company wants to launch its own local language AI model by the end of the year
LeadershipIndonesia’s second-largest telecoms company wants to launch its own local language AI model by the end of the year
By Lionel LimSeptember 3, 2024
New Zealand triples tourist entry fee, raises visa costs in ‘double whammy’ for travel sector
FinanceNew Zealand triples tourist entry fee, raises visa costs in ‘double whammy’ for travel sector
By Tracy Withers and BloombergSeptember 3, 2024
Beijing hits back at new China EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian goods
FinanceBeijing hits back at new China EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian goods
By AFPSeptember 3, 2024
Cathay Pacific cancels almost all its Singapore-Hong Kong flights due to an Airbus A350 engine problem
FinanceCathay Pacific cancels almost all its Singapore-Hong Kong flights due to an Airbus A350 engine problem
By Samson Ellis and BloombergSeptember 3, 2024
Taiwan says Trump ‘might have some misunderstanding’ when he says island took U.S. chip industry
TechTaiwan says Trump ‘might have some misunderstanding’ when he says island took U.S. chip industry
By Yian Lee and BloombergSeptember 2, 2024
China promises retaliation if Japan expands its chip export controls, and Toyota worries it’ll get caught in the crossfire
TechChina promises retaliation if Japan expands its chip export controls, and Toyota worries it’ll get caught in the crossfire
By Jenny Leonard, MacKenzie Hawkins, Takashi Mochizuki and BloombergSeptember 2, 2024
Southeast Asia becomes the ‘most important’ overseas market for Chinese EVs as the West turns to tariffs
LeadershipSoutheast Asia becomes the ‘most important’ overseas market for Chinese EVs as the West turns to tariffs
By Lionel LimAugust 30, 2024
Cheap ‘dupes’ promise Chinese shoppers the quality of brands like Lululemon and Hermes—without the logos
TechCheap ‘dupes’ promise Chinese shoppers the quality of brands like Lululemon and Hermes—without the logos
By BloombergAugust 30, 2024
South Korea will increase criminal penalties for sexual deepfakes shared on platforms like Telegram
LeadershipSouth Korea will increase criminal penalties for sexual deepfakes shared on platforms like Telegram
By Lionel LimAugust 29, 2024
An anti-remote work Australian mining CEO wants workers to stop stepping out for coffee: ‘I want to hold them captive all day long’
LeadershipAn anti-remote work Australian mining CEO wants workers to stop stepping out for coffee: ‘I want to hold them captive all day long’
By Chris Bourke and BloombergAugust 29, 2024
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner wants to be considered as important as chipmakers as Circle K’s operator mounts a takeover bid
Leadership7-Eleven’s Japanese owner wants to be considered as important as chipmakers as Circle K’s operator mounts a takeover bid
By Lionel LimAugust 28, 2024
Toyota shuts down all its Japan factories as an ‘extremely strong’ typhoon approaches the country’s southern island
TechToyota shuts down all its Japan factories as an ‘extremely strong’ typhoon approaches the country’s southern island
By AFPAugust 28, 2024
BYD wants ‘nearly half’ of its sales to come from overseas as it spends billions in new factories outside of China
TechBYD wants ‘nearly half’ of its sales to come from overseas as it spends billions in new factories outside of China
By BloombergAugust 28, 2024
Thailand’s new prime minister inherits a $14 billion cash handout problem and a sluggish economy
LeadershipThailand’s new prime minister inherits a $14 billion cash handout problem and a sluggish economy
By Lionel LimAugust 27, 2024
Just 270,000 international students will get to go to Australia next year
LeadershipJust 270,000 international students will get to go to Australia next year
By Ben Westcott, Swati Pandey and BloombergAugust 27, 2024
China EV maker Xpeng wants to start building cars in Europe, particularly in areas with ‘relatively low labor risks’
TechChina EV maker Xpeng wants to start building cars in Europe, particularly in areas with ‘relatively low labor risks’
By BloombergAugust 27, 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, dressed in a suit and orange tie, speaks at Question Time in the House of Representatives at Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia.
LeadershipAustralia gives workers the right to ignore their bosses outside of work hours—but employers call the rule ‘rushed’ and ‘deeply confusing’
By AFPAugust 26, 2024
The WTO isn’t solving the problems of global trade. Maybe the answer is for it to try to do less
CommentaryThe WTO isn’t solving the problems of global trade. Maybe the answer is for it to try to do less
By Jaemin LeeAugust 24, 2024
South Korea’s low fertility rate is ‘no joke’—and that’s pushing a Korean pizza startup to go global fast
LeadershipSouth Korea’s low fertility rate is ‘no joke’—and that’s pushing a Korean pizza startup to go global fast
By Lionel LimAugust 23, 2024
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FinanceTokyo’s tax office is auctioning off a $390,000 Ferrari and a golf course
By Reina Sasaki and BloombergAugust 23, 2024
Alibaba is upgrading its Hong Kong listing to primary, and that could potentially unlock billions in new investment
TechAlibaba is upgrading its Hong Kong listing to primary, and that could potentially unlock billions in new investment
By Lionel LimAugust 23, 2024
PwC, a ‘Big 4’ auditing firm, is reportedly bracing for a 6-month ban in China
FinancePwC, a ‘Big 4’ auditing firm, is reportedly bracing for a 6-month ban in China
By Lionel LimAugust 22, 2024
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