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China energy security
China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time
China has more reactors under construction than the rest of the world combined, as it aims to become a global leader in nuclear power.
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Singapore
Strait talking: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe shipping
1 hour ago
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Asean
Work-from-home may not save as much energy as Southeast Asia hopes
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
China energy security
Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report
World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:01AM
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Asean
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How new US-Indonesia defence pact sharpens China’s ‘Malacca dilemma’
The US is investing in the systems, skills and relationships that would matter if access to the Strait of Malacca ever came under pressure.
21 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Beyond Panama and Hormuz: 8 critical waterways under the global microscope
Amid US actions in the two major shipping channels, attention has shifted to the strategic importance and potential risks elsewhere.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:12AM
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China trade
China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies
PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:05PM
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China energy security
China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Hormuz crisis hits energy flows
But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after Iranian warning?
Chinese analyst says the Mideast crisis has made the world start ‘thinking about the security of shipping routes again’.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:26PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why Iran war is making petrol cars an unwanted luxury in Asia
From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:20AM
Asean
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As Iran war fallout hits Southeast Asia, US is losing influence to China
Asean survey reflects China’s growing strategic influence but also concerns. The question is: will China crowd the US out of the region?
19 Apr 2026 - 9:46PM
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Malaysia
Gloves are off: Malaysian makers warn hospitals of price hikes, output cuts
Sustained disruption to naphtha supply chains from the Iran war could lead to glove shortfall by late May, analysts say.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:47AM
Hong Kong economy
Letters
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Hong Kong’s high fuel prices warrant scrutiny
Readers discuss petrol prices in the city, the fire safety alarm system at Wang Fuk Court, and public hospital costs.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Japan
Japan warned of ‘hellish summer’ as energy fears mount
A prolonged Iran war, combined with an unusually early spell of hot weather, could leave Japan facing power shortages this summer.
18 Apr 2026 - 10:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green
Burned by soaring energy prices, Southeast Asian nations are racing to future-proof themselves against the volatility of war.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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China manufacturing
Iran war energy shock sees Chinese firms recalibrate overseas expansion plans
Businesses are rethinking short-term strategies as they adapt to rising costs and slowing growth across major economies.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:33AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz
Trump, meanwhile, says he received a Nato offer to help secure the key waterway but told the alliance to ‘STAY AWAY’.
18 Apr 2026 - 1:35AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels
Move eases oil fears, but US’ Iran blockade remains amid questions over enforcement and China’s role, as Trump claims to have ended 10 wars.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:47AM
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China exports
Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China?
US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM
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Science
Chinese trucks could go 100% electric, halving road transport oil use: industry
China’s industrial supply chains and engineering expertise provide a distinct competitive advantage, CiDi CEO Albert Hu says.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Asian airlines face ‘major headwind’ from jet fuel costs, forcing flight changes
Fuel has jumped from 25 per cent of total operating costs for airlines to nearly 45 per cent in a matter of weeks, analysts say.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:14PM
Pakistan
Pakistan oil tanker becomes first to exit through Hormuz since US blockade began
Transits through the narrow waterway have been mostly in single digits since US and Israeli strikes began at the end of February.
17 Apr 2026 - 3:38PM
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China-Middle East relations
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Hong Kong-flagged tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz in test of US blockade
AVA 6 passage marks at least the second transit of a China-linked tanker through the waterway since the US military operation began.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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China energy security
China’s energy mismatch
China’s renewables drive depends on connecting power-hungry provinces in the south and east with generating regions thousands of kilometres away in the north and west.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:47PM
Hong Kong economy
Letters
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Amid elevated oil prices, Hong Kong’s stable energy system is a boon
Readers discuss the city’s electricity regime, the significance of Russian oil, and the KMT leader’s visit to mainland China.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war
Buyers from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have helped push May sales to over 60 million barrels, the highest in three years.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:17AM
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Business of climate change
Asia-Pacific firms face credit pressure from Iran war energy shock, S&P says
Higher energy prices ratchet up pressure on manufacturing businesses to maintain their profit margins amid rising raw material costs.
17 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
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