Iran tensions
Iran war
Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts with Pakistan army chief
Islamabad is key go-between for Tehran and Washington as hostilities continue
Opinion
Asian countries should consider sanctions on the Houthis
Iran-backed group lost their cause by seizing Yemen's Red Sea coast
Transportation
Prices of 15-year-old oil tankers top new builds as Iran war roils shipping
Long delivery times see owners turning to older vessels
Iran war
Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile
Singapore-flagged vessel's crew was safely evacuated, authorities say
Energy
Indonesia fuel shortages spread to Bali, other regions as prices climb
State energy company faces 'growing pressure on cash flow,' analyst warns
Economy
Singapore Q3 GDP grows 5.4% on sustained AI-driven demand
Central bank maintains monetary policy, says inflation to ease from mid-next year
Transportation
Vietjet's maiden Prague flight reveals Vietnamese carrier's global ambition
Budget airline prepares more European flights, taps growing underserved markets
Energy
Record price for physical Brent shows how badly the world wants oil now
Gap between crude scheduled for delivery and futures is the widest ever
International relations
Trump says Russia to immediately supply 300,000 tons of diesel fuel
US president touts "highly successful" discussion with Putin
Energy
Japan-led Asia decarbonization bloc pivots to oil stockpiling measures
Mideast volatility has countries prioritizing energy security over green initiatives
Transportation
Geopolitical headwinds hit airlines as Asia-Pacific tops route rankings
Region dominates international and domestic seat capacity but China tensions loom
International relations
Japan to help Hormuz-dependent Philippines bolster oil reserves
Tokyo sees Southeast Asian energy security as crucial for its own economy
Defense
Pakistan, Turkey to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Decision based on trilateral defense pact signed in August
Energy
Vietnam extends fuel tax breaks as energy supply disruptions drag on
Revenue loss from measure estimated at $530m in fourth quarter
Energy
Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels, tracking data shows
Attacks on tankers continue in and around the Strait of Hormuz
Energy
Saudi Arabia and UAE to bolster Asia's oil reserves
2 nations seen expanding exports and offering priority supplies in emergencies
Energy
G7 countries agree on release of diesel and oil reserves after US pressure
Statement says countries will refrain from energy product export bans
Energy
Japan's largest power producer JERA sets up oil storage company
Uncertain situation in Middle East highlights importance of oil reserve
Energy
Singapore eyes bigger role in nuclear fusion industry
City-state 'closely following' emerging technology as future energy option
Markets
Oil retreat fails to halt bond yield rise in Japan, US
Diesel ban threat, fiscal fears fuel bond jitters; central banks walk tightrope
Energy
Mitsubishi, Shell to double LNG Canada capacity in boost to Asian supplies
Project to increase supply for Asia as region experiences Iran war energy disruption
Iran war
Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end fighting
US president says Tehran wants a deal 'because they have no money coming in'
US-China tensions
China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
Han Zheng urges 'relevant country' to stop threatening Havana after Xi-Trump thaw
Middle East crisis
Saudi coalition says it has intercepted Houthi missiles, drones
Attacks come after military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey met in Riyadh
Materials
Surge in Chinese chemical imports puts Japan's industry on alert
Intake of Chinese plastic materials jumps 52% from start of US-Iran war
Markets
Global bond sell-off intensifies, hitting housing markets
Japan's benchmark yield tops 3.1% as bets grow on cycle of Fed rate hikes
Defense
Houthi threat tests Pakistan's Mecca defense pact commitment
Islamabad would lose diplomatic capital by intervening in Yemen, experts say
Trump-Xi Summit
Xi urges limits on US-China rivalry, calls for human control of AI
Chinese leader demands 'correct position' on Taiwan; Trump hails 'strides' in balancing trade
Energy
Iran war takes Southeast Asia's renewable plans to new heights
Energy shock drives low-carbon policies, but grid and financing challenges remain
Energy
Sky-high diesel prices keep climbing as US weighs export ban
Lack of refining capacity adds to headwinds from wars in Iran and Ukraine