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Japan
Japan’s Middle East oil habit gets an Iran war reality check
Almost all of Japan’s oil comes from the Middle East. A closed strait turned that dependence into a trap.
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US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire
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Singapore
Singapore, Australia vow uninterrupted fuel supply amid global energy shock
10 Apr 2026 - 8:40PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s Hormuz toll threat lays bare Asia’s energy vulnerability
Analysts warn that charging ships to pass through Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent for other strategic waterways and hit Asia hardest.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:43PM
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Malaysia
‘Their affair’: Anwar on Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz
Responding to remarks by the city state’s top diplomat, Anwar said Malaysia balances regional ties with firm stands on global issues.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:39PM
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‘I’m scared of war starting again’: fear grips Iranians ahead of US talks
Residents of Tehran face Pakistan-hosted talks with scepticism and anger, caught between a repressive regime and Trump’s threats.
10 Apr 2026 - 6:15PM
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US-Iran talks leave Gulf states on edge about the price of peace
The six GCC nations worry that the US will prioritise Tehran’s needs and leave the Gulf monarchies vulnerable to Iranian retaliation.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:01PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire. Does it offer lessons for the Iran war?
A ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Hamas since October 10, but deadly attacks have continued and limited aid is entering.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:14PM
Banking & finance
China healthcare stocks shine in Hong Kong amid Middle East turmoil
Hang Seng Healthcare Index outpaces broader market as Akeso, Innovent, Hansoh provide refuge for global investors.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM
SCMP Highlights
Dying man leaves riches to young wife; fisherman’s surprise catch: 7 highlights
From a missing elderly hiker in Hong Kong to a tragic car accident in Singapore, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
10 Apr 2026 - 1:51PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse
Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:42PM
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Israel plans talks with Lebanon as violence imperils Iran ceasefire
Israel’s Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon as the US plans for meeting in Washington next week.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:56AM
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Asian economies face ‘formidable test’ as Middle East conflict drags on: ADB
Even if oil prices stabilise in the coming months, developing Asia-Pacific countries will still take years to recover, the bank says.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:32AM
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US Vice-President J.D. Vance strikes upbeat tone en route to Iran talks
As the clock ticks down to negotiations in Islamabad, two big factors stand in the way of progress.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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Hong Kong economy
Is oil crisis just the start of economic pain for Hongkongers?
With diesel and petrol prices in city highest in the world, analysts warn that consumers will inevitably feel the impact in their wallets.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:36AM
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Japan
Japan seeks to take back control of the world’s shipbuilding sector. Here’s how
Analysts warn higher costs, labour shortages and lost capacity will affect Japan’s bid for control in a sector now dominated by China.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:45AM
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Nato
What Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ may mean for Nato’s long-standing alliance
Transatlantic allies’ refusal to back the Iran war fuels latest Trump outburst after meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:25AM
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China economy
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Why Latin America is becoming indispensable to China
Latin America fits Beijing’s need for alternative partners with uncomfortable precision. That is a problem for Washington.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:18AM
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Israel
Netanyahu corruption trial to resume on Sunday after Israel eases war restrictions
Netanyahu, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial for corruption.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:44AM
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Yuan tokens and oil-linked fees? China experts propose ‘innovative’ Hormuz tolls
Analysts warn Trump’s ‘joint venture’ plan with Iran could formalise grey zone, while Beijing balances roles as mediator, energy importer.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:56PM
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War and conflict
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For Asia, US-Iran ceasefire offers little relief – and much uncertainty
What may be coming is neither stable peace nor uninterrupted war, but something in between: a prolonged condition of managed instability.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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The Iran war could leave Asian airlines grounded
Jet fuel is often the first petroleum product to see shortages in a fuel crisis.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:45PM
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China-EU relations
China sidelined: EU shelves rare debate as Middle East crisis takes priority
Delay risks entrenching a policy vacuum as member states diverge and Brussels struggles to evolve its approach.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Yuan
Conflict catalyst: China’s yuan settlements hit record amid Middle East tensions
Single-day transactions via China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System surge past 1 trillion yuan as Beijing’s moves to expand the yuan-payment network show signs of paying off.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Why US-Iran truce may not end high airfares and flight disruptions
According to airline bosses, it will still take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:53PM
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No let-up in Israeli attacks on Lebanon as US-Iran ceasefire teeters
Israel’s relentless Lebanon strikes threaten to shatter the fragile truce as peace talks loom.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:50PM
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China exports
China strengthens oversight of state-owned assets overseas amid global tensions
A new department will guide state-owned enterprises expanding overseas, as China’s firms look outwards for growth opportunities.
9 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israeli military says it has killed nephew of Hezbollah chief
Israel’s killing of the top militant’s relative follows the deadliest day of the war in Lebanon.
9 Apr 2026 - 4:37PM
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