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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
The US president says he sees ‘great chance’ of a peace deal between the two countries this year.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Is the US in decline? Why Iran war might be the surest sign
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Semiconductors
Asia’s chipmakers feel the heat as naphtha crunch hits photoresist supply
Japanese suppliers warn of photoresist strain as upstream shocks ripple through Asia’s semiconductor supply chain.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:17PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong airport’s revenue ‘expected to grow by up to 10%’ despite Mideast war
Airport Authority CEO Vivian Cheung also says she aims to turn facility into alternative aviation hub to Middle East.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:50PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s exiled crown prince splashed with red substance in Berlin
Reza Pahlavi targeted while leaving a press conference where he said diplomacy with Iran ‘has been given enough chance’.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:21PM
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Iran
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Iran seizes two container ships in Hormuz
The Epaminondas and the MSC Francesca first received warning shots as they tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:05PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s durian growers in ‘survival mode’ as early glut squeezes export trade
An early bumper harvest and rising fuel and freight costs are squeezing premium durian exporters as they race to get their fruit into China.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:59PM
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Powerful reaction: how Iran war could spark Asia’s green hydrogen surge
The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:33PM
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Japan
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Why fixing Japan’s monetary policy isn’t getting any easier
The wrong kind of inflation and the effects of the war in Iran complicate the outlook for Japanese interest rates.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:20PM
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How Iran responded to Trump’s claimed role in saving 8 women from execution
Trump claimed Iran ‘respected my request’ to save the protesters. Iran’s judiciary said he’s ‘fabricating achievements’.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:28PM
Lebanon
Lebanon to confront Israel over demolition of homes since ceasefire
Lebanese officials plan to raise the issue of widespread demolitions at a new round of talks Thursday in Washington.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:41PM
Singapore
Man convicted of trafficking Singaporean Tinder date for Dubai sex work
Achraf Arjaouy targeted the victim by pretending to be a wealthy pilot from Qatar who wished to marry her.
23 Apr 2026 - 2:15PM
China travel
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to pricier fuel for May holiday
Domestic flight bookings up about 8 per cent and domestic package-tour reservations up about 10 per cent, survey finds.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:21PM
Asean
New direction: Southeast Asian airports fill Middle East hub gap
SIA, Cathay, Korean Air and Qantas have reported an increase in demand for European routes as travellers avoid Middle Eastern hubs.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM
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Malaysia
US intercepts Iranian tankers near India, Malaysia amid Hormuz tensions
The vessels were ordered to move away from their positions as Washington and Tehran intensify their stand-off over the waterway.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:27AM
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China trade
Canton Fair defies global trends as overseas buyers flock to buy robots, drones
Foreign buyers queue up to test the latest technological hardware at China’s largest trade show despite softening international demand.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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Education in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s education hub cannot be a one-market wonder
If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Thailand
Hit by Iran war, Thai hotels woo Asian guests to make up for loss of Europeans
The Thai hotel sector is seeing fewer European visitors as the conflict disrupts long-haul travel routes.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:08AM
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Diplomacy
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Saudi leader’s phone call to Xi Jinping shows shifting global power balance
For long-time US ally Riyadh to seek out China suggests a growing lack of conviction among countries that the US alone can shape the global order.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
China stock market
Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC
Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
United States
Trump’s top Navy official out ‘immediately’ after reported clashes at Pentagon
John Phelan’s abrupt departure comes as the US Navy enforces a high-stakes blockade of Iran and follows the firing of a top US Army general.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:27PM
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Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says
The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM
2026 Trump-Xi summit
As Iran talks go nowhere, will Donald Trump still go to Beijing?
With peace negotiations postponed, it is unclear if the US president will be ready to look at stabilising ties between the two top economies.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:37PM
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France
Second French peacekeeper dies in Lebanon after ambush blamed on Hezbollah
Anicet Girardin is the third French soldier to die since the start of the fighting in the Middle East.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:48PM
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World’s top condom maker to raise prices over Iran war
Malaysian condom producer Karex plans to raise condom prices by up to 30%.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:12PM
US, Israel war on Iran
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How China’s patient diplomacy can help secure peace in Iran
China’s diplomacy, backed by leverage and guarantees of assistance, could provide a template for contemporary conflicts where a single side cannot carry the day.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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Trump extends Iran war ceasefire as Strait shutdown drags on
The US president stepped back from resuming attacks on Iran, while both sides maintained blockades of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
22 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
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