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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

Asian markets surged on the possibility that much needed oil, gas, and commodities can start flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again.

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
Energy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says
Energy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says
By Jason MaApril 3, 2026
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France, South Korea say they’ll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz
By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
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The Iran war is either concluding with the world worse off, or escalation is just delayed again
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By Jordan BlumApril 8, 2026
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 04, 2025 in New York City.
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Analysts warn the TACO trade won’t last forever after an Iran ceasefire wipes out weeks of losses in markets
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 8, 2026
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The U.S. just had its hottest March in 132 years. Scientists say to buckle up for the rest of the year
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By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressApril 8, 2026
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands
PoliticsHow Biden and Xi, who go back 12 years to when they were both vice presidents, got to a yes on pandas and many other things
By Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller and The Associated PressNovember 16, 2023
IKEA focuses on the little things when localizing products to new markets—like mattress stiffness
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Chinese corporate leaders worry a push to have babies could hurt gender equality: ‘If someone has to sacrifice in the family, it’s always the woman’
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By Lionel LimNovember 16, 2023
Biden and Xi meeting will take place at a historic country estate outside San Francisco featured in Jennifer Lopez’s ‘The Wedding Planner’
PoliticsBiden and Xi meeting will take place at a historic country estate outside San Francisco featured in Jennifer Lopez’s ‘The Wedding Planner’
By Janie Har and The Associated PressNovember 14, 2023
Elon Musk and Satya Nadella are among the CEOs lining up for face time with China’s Xi, APEC’s biggest business kingmaker
AsiaElon Musk and Satya Nadella are among the CEOs lining up for face time with China’s Xi, APEC’s biggest business kingmaker
By Thomas Black, Dina Bass and BloombergNovember 14, 2023
India's industry minister Piyush Goyal wished Tesla CEO Elon Musk a 'speedy recovery'
PoliticsElon Musk cryptically wished a ‘speedy recovery’ by Narendra Modi official after Tesla CEO misses key meeting over India factory
By Christiaan HetznerNovember 14, 2023
India is nearing China as the U.S.’s largest source of international students, as enrolment comes close to pre-pandemic levels
AsiaIndia is nearing China as the U.S.’s largest source of international students, as enrolment comes close to pre-pandemic levels
By Lionel LimNovember 14, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo shake hands
LeadershipBiden to host Indonesian president at the White House to discuss EVs, the Middle East, bonds between 2 of the world’s 3 largest democracies
By Chris Megerian and The Associated PressNovember 13, 2023
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi
CompaniesElon Musk wants India to drop EV import tariffs before he opens a factory there. PM Narendra Modi may give him what he wants 
By Christiaan HetznerNovember 13, 2023
Alibaba and JD’s decision to withhold Singles Day data punctures last chance to see a China consumption revival this year
AsiaAlibaba and JD’s decision to withhold Singles Day data punctures last chance to see a China consumption revival this year
By Lionel LimNovember 13, 2023
Workers issue nickel ore in the furnace process .
AsiaElectric-vehicle batteries need nickel, and Indonesia has the biggest reserves. Now it wants a partnership with U.S., and the Biden admin is listening
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Ernest Scheyder and ReutersNovember 12, 2023
China’s Singles Day festival wraps up with $156B in estimated sales, Alibaba and JD.com reporting growth amid low expectations
AsiaChina’s Singles Day festival wraps up with $156B in estimated sales, Alibaba and JD.com reporting growth amid low expectations
By Casey Hall and ReutersNovember 12, 2023
Why a group of ‘everyday people’ in Iowa have been invited to dinner by Chinese president Xi Jinping: ‘We’re eager to meet with him’
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By Jennifer Jacobs and BloombergNovember 11, 2023
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Biden must decide whether patent-infringing Apple watches can be imported into the U.S. from China by Christmas–but Congress could neuter America’s ability to protect its IP altogether
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By Andrei Iancu and David J. KapposNovember 10, 2023
Suspected Russian hackers disrupted the market in U.S. Treasuries by attacking China’s—and the world’s—largest bank
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By Lionel LimNovember 10, 2023
The architect behind Shanghai’s stylish shopping district and Soldier Field’s controversial redesign wants to end the ’50 Shades of Grey’ in today’s cities
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By Lionel LimNovember 9, 2023
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AsiaChina just recalled 3 panda bears from DC’s National Zoo, ending 50 years of history
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U.S. counters China’s Belt and Road with announcement of $553m investment in Sri Lanka port
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By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Didi Tang and The Associated PressNovember 8, 2023
Nintendo is taking another swing at Hollywood, following up its billion-dollar Mario smash by adapting another famous IP: ‘The Legend of Zelda’
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By Lionel LimNovember 8, 2023
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Singapore’s delayed prime minister switch could happen next November—and elevate the man who helped lead the country’s COVID response
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By Lionel LimNovember 6, 2023
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