The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Alleged 'Off-Grid' Three-Week Honeymoon Plans Leaked

Discover the rumored honeymoon plans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, including a three-week journey across the Bahamas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

International Business Times UK · Mar 22

Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’

Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22

Could the war in Iran lay a path for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

The Iran war is adding impetus to reconciliation efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as the region seeks to position itself as a new trade corridor between Europe and energy-rich central Asia, with the conflict highlighting Europe's energy dependency on the volatile Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21

Three Asias, three different playbooks: How PepsiCo’s Anne Tse views the world’s fastest-growing snack market

“By 2030, two‑thirds of the global middle class is going to be in Asia."

Fortune · Mar 20

How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe

From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises due to fertiliser shortages, the effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran reverberate around the world

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

Ex-Matilda at heart of Japan's global domination plan

Leah Blayney is the ex-Matilda hoping to kickstart a new era of global domination for Japan as they head into an Asian Cup final clash with Australia.

AAP · Mar 20

'Oil not well' between Don and Bibi? Decoding Donald Trump's anger at Benjamin Netanyahu for South Pars strike

South Pars is not simply an Iranian asset. It is part of the world’s largest natural gas field, shared with Qatar, whose LNG exports underpin energy supply chains across Europe and Asia. When Israel struck that field, it was not just hitting Iran’s revenues. It was destabilising a system tied…

The Times of India · Mar 20

As the U.S. gears up for a potential ground war in Iran, $100-plus oil threatens 'demand destruction' — starting in Asia

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

Fortune · Mar 20

China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now

As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20

US trade deficit hits a record $1.2 trillion as AI hardware imports surge under the Trump administration — massive demand for chips from Asia outpaces domestic production, fueling a 60% increase in imports in 12 months

AI-related imports across the computing and electronics sector have led to a big increase in the U.S. trade deficit, hitting a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, despite efforts from the Trump administration to reduce the gap.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 19