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US, Israel war on Iran
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note.
4 hours ago
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Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, testing Lebanon truce as talks loom
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks drop as war uncertainty lingers after ceasefire extension
3 hours ago
Banking & finance
Greater China private equity set for patchy recovery, modest fundraising boost
China’s private equity market recovers selectively amid geopolitical tensions, with yuan funds leading and exits reaching record highs.
22 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Israel
Israel jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
Both the soldier who smashed the sculpture with a sledgehammer and the one who photographed the act will receive military detention.
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US-China relations
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, claims interception of ‘gift from China’
Strait blockade stays as US seizes vessel said to be carrying ammunition for Iran; Beijing denies role and talks face fresh doubt.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:05AM
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Banking & finance
No records, no role: HSBC, StanChart reject Iran-linked money laundering claim
HSBC chairman Brendan Nelson says bank is not a party to alleged Iran-linked case and holds no records, as US court seeks information.
6 hours ago
Malaysia
World’s top condom maker to raise prices by up to 30% over Iran war
Condom demand has surged with rising freight costs and shipping delays leaving many of Karex’s customers with lower stockpiles.
21 Apr 2026 - 8:13PM
China energy security
China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy
Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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Diplomacy
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China’s diplomacy succeeds even if it doesn’t bring Middle East peace
From Beijing’s perspective, diplomacy is remarkably effective in advancing China’s regional interests and differentiating it from the US.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
Singapore
Strait talking: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe shipping
Together, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore form the world’s busiest corridor for crude oil and petroleum liquids by volume.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian sultan warns Asean staring at ‘economic crisis’ over Hormuz closure
Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said Southeast Asia faces food and energy insecurity, urging swift Middle East conflict resolution.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:15PM
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Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong can attract talent and capital from the Middle East
Readers discuss the opportunity for the city created by the Iran war, the proposal to allow taxis into Discovery Bay, and a planned pig farm in Sheung Shui.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: here’s what happened overnight
A two-week ceasefire is about to expire, and it’s not clear if Tehran will show up for a second round of talks.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:36PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong retailers leverage scale, sourcing to offset war-driven cost pressures
Operator of Wellcome, Mannings, 7-Eleven and Ikea tackles crisis with key initiatives but Sa Sa warns of pressure on beauty items derived from petroleum.
21 Apr 2026 - 8:16PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as clock ticks on ceasefire end
As talks remain in limbo, a key Iranian figure says the Islamic Republic is ready to ‘show new cards on the battlefield’.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:03PM
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Lebanon
Defying Hezbollah, Lebanon’s president seeks end to hostilities with Israel talks
Ambassadors are set to meet in Washington on Thursday as President Aoun hopes to ‘save Lebanon’ amid a fragile ceasefire.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:41PM
US-China relations
US must make more bombers, bring China in on nuclear arms talks: senator
Republican Deb Fischer, whose subcommittee oversees US nuclear arsenal, insisted Beijing must be part of any future treaty negotiations.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:29AM
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Iran
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US forces seize Iranian ship
Iran announced it had no plans yet to take part in a second round of negotiations, citing excessive US demands.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:18PM
China trade
China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies
PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:05PM
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Malaysia
Delays, rising costs hit Asia’s trade as Gulf crisis spills beyond oil
Port congestion has resulted in longer vessel queues and mounting scheduling pressure, forcing Malaysian operators to tighten access.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:35PM
China energy security
China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Hormuz crisis hits energy flows
But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after Iranian warning?
Chinese analyst says the Mideast crisis has made the world start ‘thinking about the security of shipping routes again’.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:26PM
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong reasserts role as safe haven in global finance amid Iran conflict
The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:47AM
South Korea
South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech
President Lee embarks on a strategic trip to New Delhi and Hanoi, boosting economic ties and supply chains amid the Middle East chaos.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:34PM
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Banking & finance
Cash holdings rise amid war, but Asia remains key for wealthy: Schroders CEO
High-net-worth clients continue to seek opportunities in Asia, taking a longer-term view despite global uncertainties, Richard Oldfield says.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Crime
LA woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iran
Shamim Mafi is accused ‘brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses and millions of rounds of ammunition’.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:46AM
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