• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconLatest
Right Arrow Button IconAsia

Asia

hormuz
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
robot with drill in arm
‘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
china
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
Fortune banner
Latest Stories
iran
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
erewhon
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
xi jinping
EnergyDeutsche Bank says China is energy ‘winner’ in age of war
By Ishika Mookerjee and BloombergApril 9, 2026
More AsiaPage 41 of 62
The yen is finally strengthening. That could be bad for corporate Japan’s record profits
FinanceThe yen is finally strengthening. That could be bad for corporate Japan’s record profits
By Hideyuki Sano, Reina Sasaki and BloombergAugust 22, 2024
Countries like Malaysia and Thailand are flocking to join BRICS as a potential ‘counterweight against U.S. economic hegemony’
LeadershipCountries like Malaysia and Thailand are flocking to join BRICS as a potential ‘counterweight against U.S. economic hegemony’
By Lionel LimAugust 21, 2024
Atlassian’s billionaire cofounder wants to send renewable power from Australia to Singapore via a 2,600-mile-long undersea cable
TechAtlassian’s billionaire cofounder wants to send renewable power from Australia to Singapore via a 2,600-mile-long undersea cable
By Lionel LimAugust 21, 2024
Dairy products and blue cheese are Beijing’s latest targets in its tit-for-tat trade war with Europe
FinanceDairy products and blue cheese are Beijing’s latest targets in its tit-for-tat trade war with Europe
By AFPAugust 21, 2024
Walmart dumps its stake in China e-commerce giant JD.com at an 11% discount from Tuesday’s closing share price
TechWalmart dumps its stake in China e-commerce giant JD.com at an 11% discount from Tuesday’s closing share price
By BloombergAugust 21, 2024
More foreign tourists are making the trip to China, spurred by relaxed visa restrictions
FinanceMore foreign tourists are making the trip to China, spurred by relaxed visa restrictions
By Lionel LimAugust 20, 2024
Chinese real estate developer Kaisa reaches a deal to partially repay its debt as it battles liquidation threat
FinanceChinese real estate developer Kaisa reaches a deal to partially repay its debt as it battles liquidation threat
By AFPAugust 20, 2024
Over a million people flock to play Black Myth: Wukong, China’s most serious attempt to make a blockbuster video game
TechOver a million people flock to play Black Myth: Wukong, China’s most serious attempt to make a blockbuster video game
By BloombergAugust 20, 2024
Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard wants to buy 7-Eleven’s Japanese owner and its over 85,000 outlets
FinanceCanadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard wants to buy 7-Eleven’s Japanese owner and its over 85,000 outlets
By Reed Stevenson and BloombergAugust 19, 2024
The era of ‘invented in California; made in China’ is over, warns Singapore’s prime minister
LeadershipThe era of ‘invented in California; made in China’ is over, warns Singapore’s prime minister
By Lionel LimAugust 19, 2024
Japan adds chipmaking equipment companies to list of ‘core business sectors’ as it looks to boost semiconductor industry
TechJapan adds chipmaking equipment companies to list of ‘core business sectors’ as it looks to boost semiconductor industry
By Lionel LimAugust 16, 2024
Mercedes-Benz reveals EV battery maker names after South Korea car explosion prompted parking garage bans
TechMercedes-Benz reveals EV battery maker names after South Korea car explosion prompted parking garage bans
By AFPAugust 13, 2024
Investors are so down on China that MSCI is dropping Chinese stocks from its benchmark for the third time this year
FinanceInvestors are so down on China that MSCI is dropping Chinese stocks from its benchmark for the third time this year
By Abhishek Vishnoi, Sangmi Cha and BloombergAugust 13, 2024
General Motors is cutting staff in China as it eyes a restructuring in the world’s largest auto market
FinanceGeneral Motors is cutting staff in China as it eyes a restructuring in the world’s largest auto market
By Lionel LimAugust 13, 2024
Foreign investors pulled a record $15 billion out of China last quarter
FinanceForeign investors pulled a record $15 billion out of China last quarter
By BloombergAugust 12, 2024
Zum founder Ritu Narayan explains why she wants to disrupt student transport: ‘As a parent, it is frustrating when you don’t know where the bus is’
TechZum founder Ritu Narayan explains why she wants to disrupt student transport: ‘As a parent, it is frustrating when you don’t know where the bus is’
By Fortune EditorsAugust 10, 2024
Customer service chatbots are buggy and disliked by consumers. Can AI make them better?
TechCustomer service chatbots are buggy and disliked by consumers. Can AI make them better?
By Nicholas GordonAugust 9, 2024
China’s domestic auto sales tumbled in July but exports jumped 20% as EV makers turned focus abroad
FinanceChina’s domestic auto sales tumbled in July but exports jumped 20% as EV makers turned focus abroad
By Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressAugust 9, 2024
China’s sluggish job market pushes tech and finance workers to move to Hong Kong to sell insurance
FinanceChina’s sluggish job market pushes tech and finance workers to move to Hong Kong to sell insurance
By Trista Xinyi Luo and BloombergAugust 9, 2024
Japan issues its first ‘megaquake’ warning after powerful earthquake off southern coast
TechJapan issues its first ‘megaquake’ warning after powerful earthquake off southern coast
By Shoko Oda and BloombergAugust 9, 2024
Colin Huang, the founder behind Pinduoduo and Temu, overtakes bottled water tycoon Zhong Shanshan as China’s richest person
FinanceColin Huang, the founder behind Pinduoduo and Temu, overtakes bottled water tycoon Zhong Shanshan as China’s richest person
By Venus Feng, Diana Li, Zheping Huang and BloombergAugust 9, 2024
Hyundai debuts a new EV facility in Thailand, as the ‘Detroit of Asia’ pivots to making electric cars
TechHyundai debuts a new EV facility in Thailand, as the ‘Detroit of Asia’ pivots to making electric cars
By Lionel LimAugust 8, 2024
Qantas claws back $6m from ex-CEO who led during ‘ghost flight’ scandal
LeadershipQantas claws back $6m from ex-CEO who led during ‘ghost flight’ scandal
By Angus Whitley and BloombergAugust 8, 2024
Founder of one of South Korea’s biggest internet companies indicted over K-pop stock-rigging scandal
FinanceFounder of one of South Korea’s biggest internet companies indicted over K-pop stock-rigging scandal
By Shinhye Kang, Jenny Lee and BloombergAugust 8, 2024
It’s too soon to tell whether AI is making us more productive: ‘People are underestimating the long-term impact of AI at scale’
TechIt’s too soon to tell whether AI is making us more productive: ‘People are underestimating the long-term impact of AI at scale’
By Lionel LimAugust 8, 2024
DBS’s next CEO will be Tan Su Shan, the first woman to lead Southeast Asia’s largest bank
FinanceDBS’s next CEO will be Tan Su Shan, the first woman to lead Southeast Asia’s largest bank
By Lionel LimAugust 7, 2024
Exploding Mercedes-Benz EV prompts parking garage electric vehicle bans in South Korea
TechExploding Mercedes-Benz EV prompts parking garage electric vehicle bans in South Korea
By Heesu Lee and BloombergAugust 7, 2024
Cathay Pacific is buying up to 60 Airbus jets in $11 billion deal as travel approaches pre-COVID numbers
FinanceCathay Pacific is buying up to 60 Airbus jets in $11 billion deal as travel approaches pre-COVID numbers
By AFPAugust 7, 2024
Can Southeast Asian countries work together to regulate AI? ‘We love each other and yet … we’re always looking over our shoulder’
TechCan Southeast Asian countries work together to regulate AI? ‘We love each other and yet … we’re always looking over our shoulder’
By Nicholas GordonAugust 7, 2024
A Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer steps in to lead Bangladesh out of a deadly protest crisis
LeadershipA Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer steps in to lead Bangladesh out of a deadly protest crisis
By Lionel LimAugust 7, 2024
1...
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
...62
Most Popular
Economy
The U.S. had a national debt ‘home run’ in its grasp, says Jamie Dimon. But the government did nothing, and now its best option is crisis managementplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 8, 2026
Economy
U.S. government is spending $88 billion a month in interest on national debt—equal to spending on defense and education combinedplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 9, 2026
Success
Self-made billionaire MrBeast says his work-life balance is nonexistent and calls it a ‘miracle’ if he works less than 15-hour days: ‘I live to work’placeholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 8, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.