The Latest Breaking News from Asia

Countries slash workweek and enact strict AC and elevator bans in ‘energy triage’

Analysts warn the same hard choices could soon spread as countries compete for scarce supplies

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Is Asia’s energy lifeline on the line due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz?

Countries across Asia are scrambling to contain surging energy costs and fuel shortages as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten supplies.

Euronews · Mar 17

Why developing nations could be the first to suffer as the Middle East conflict raises food prices

Geopolitical tensions rarely stay confined to the battlefield. They ripple through global markets – particularly energy and food. The war between the US, Israel and Iran is a reminder of how quickly conflict can affect food security far beyond the region.

The Conversation · Mar 17

Asia scrambles to respond to Trump's sweeping Section 301 trade probes, which could pave the way for new tariffs

China calls the two new probes a "typical protectionist act." Malaysia said its U.S. trade deal was now "null and void."

Fortune · Mar 16

6 Reasons the Ramayana Debate Never Ends

For centuries, people have turned to the Ramayana not just as a story, but as a guide to understanding morality, duty, and human relationships. Yet despite being one of the most loved epics in the world, it is also one of the most debated. Scholars, devotees, historians, and ordinary readers…

Times Life · Mar 16

Australia’s ‘strategic infantilisation’ by the US is undermining our security in Asia

Agonising about Australia’s place in the scheme of things has been the principal pastime of policymakers since our notional independence.

The Conversation · Mar 16

The closed Strait of Hormuz is testing Asia's energy security. The answer lies across the Pacific—in Canada

Canada’s new Pacific energy infrastructure offers Asian buyers a faster, cheaper and geopolitically safer route

Fortune · Mar 15

A new 'work from home' age? Governments across Asia order employees to stay home due to concerns over the Iran war

Fuel shortages from the US-Israel war in Iran force governments across Asia to adopt remote work, energy conservation, and digital infrastructure strategies.

TechRadar · Mar 13

Despite Global Tensions, HSBC’s Asia Strategy Is Paying Off

HSBC stock is counting on the bank’s Asia-focused strategy, as strong profitability and rising dividends and share buybacks position it for long-term growth.

MarketBeat · Mar 13

How the Iran war cuts off Southeast Asia's tourism industry

Travel experts now fear that countries like Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia may soon see a dip in tourists.

Fortune · Mar 13