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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war: French and Japanese-owned ships make first Hormuz crossings
France and Japan have called for a ceasefire in the conflict, with Macron saying the waterway can only be reopened when the bombing stops.
4 Apr 2026 - 12:32AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US can take Strait of Hormuz ‘with more time’, says Trump
3 Apr 2026 - 9:18PM
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How America’s stumble in Iran upends East Asia’s security calculus
3 Apr 2026 - 9:21PM
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Pakistan
‘Why are we paying?’ Pakistanis face up to 54% rise in fuel prices
As the ripple effects of the Middle East war continue, the government says Islamabad will give people free public transport for 30 days.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:02PM
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New Zealand
New Zealand doctor invoices US embassy for rising fuel costs
Shane Dunphy asked the embassy to reimburse him for the US$1,600 spent on petrol vouchers for his staff so that they could travel to work.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:25PM
Malaysia
Malaysia urged to take more aggressive action to tackle energy crisis
Analysts warn of escalating risks to Malaysia’s economy and call for adjusting the subsidy scheme to stop the government from ‘burning cash’.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Helium supply shock threatens Asian chipmakers as economic slowdown fears mount
Iranian attacks on Qatar’s LNG facilities are curbing the supply of helium, a crucial gas used in chipmaking.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:29PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia and Malaysia require geo-tracking for civil servants working from home
As governments roll out work-from-home policies to cut fuel use, civil servants face location tracking and other productivity measures.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:44PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia rebalances energy policy as Iran war spurs new projects
As oil prices surge, Indonesia aims to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and intensify the use of crude palm oil for diesel blending.
3 Apr 2026 - 2:20PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz demanded at 40-nation talks
Iran is trying to hold the global economy hostage via its blockade of the waterway, said the UK’s foreign minister, who hosted the meeting.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
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What will the US do next in its war on Iran? Chinese pundits point to a likely path
With no truce in sight, American forces might be preparing for a short, sharp option, analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:54PM
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United States
US crude tops US$110, Wall Street falls after Trump vows more Iran attacks
Crude prices had been inching back towards US$100 per barrel before Trump’s Wednesday address in which he promised more strikes on Iran.
3 Apr 2026 - 12:56AM
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Middle East
Macron says military operation to ‘liberate’ Strait of Hormuz ‘unrealistic’
Such an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to ‘coastal threats’.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:51PM
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Iran war is changing East Asia’s energy and strategic plays
States like China and Russia that can provide energy, industrial inputs, strategic reassurance or room for manoeuvre are gaining weight.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:44PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock
Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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China energy security
Premier Li Qiang pushes AI-powered, next-gen energy system amid global shocks
Beijing is moving to modernise the power grid, putting innovation and flexibility at the heart of its strategy.
2 Apr 2026 - 2:11PM
Asean
How Asean’s neutral stance in Iran war protects its energy security
Granting Southeast Asian vessels safe passage through the strait allows Iran to come across as a diplomatic good guy, analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump claims Iran wants ceasefire, Tehran calls remarks ‘false and baseless’
The US president has said he could walk away from the war in two to three weeks.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:34AM
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The Philippines
‘Matter of survival’: Philippines seeks safe Hormuz passage for vessels
Philippine and Iranian officials met on Wednesday to discuss ‘key avenues for cooperation’, amid Tehran’s blockade of the strait.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:55PM
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Japan
Japan, France to draw road map for supply of critical minerals
It aims to lower their high dependency on China, which mines about 70 per cent of the world’s supply and refines some 90 per cent.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:23PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How US’ ‘stupid war’ with Iran torched fuel price stability in America
US drivers face soaring petrol costs and budget strain, with a customer saying ‘we are paying the price’ of the war.
1 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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China energy security
Australia and Japan face jet fuel supply crunch as China cuts exports
Both Australia and Japan are heavily reliant on Chinese jet fuel, but shipments have plunged in recent weeks amid the Iran war.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM
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Seoul residents hoard bin bags as oil shock deepens
Fears over supply disruptions tied to the Iran war have sent sales of Seoul’s mandatory trash bags soaring, prompting shops to ration sales.
3 Apr 2026 - 3:50PM
Business of climate change
Ganfeng Lithium sees surge in battery demand amid China-US energy rivalry
Executives project an ‘explosive growth’ in energy storage, with Chinese firms extending their lead amid AI and data centre demand.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
South Korea
No oil for BBQ: South Korean restaurants gasp for help amid fuel crisis
Prices for ingredients and packaging have risen by as much as 30 per cent since the start of the Iran war.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:44PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How Israel dodged Hormuz energy crisis while others reel from the blow
Israel’s Mediterranean gas fields shield it from energy shocks, yet wartime shutdowns and rising tariffs reveal hidden vulnerabilities.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:43PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian minister warns of ‘very, very serious’ energy crisis
Anthony Loke urges Malaysians to plan their travel and reduce resource wastage, saying energy supply would not be disrupted until May.
1 Apr 2026 - 1:56PM
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Science
China’s far west site of a new bulwark against Mideast-induced resource woes
Ethylene glycol plant in Xinjiang is equipped with tech that includes green electricity coupling, carbon capture and storage.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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