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Malaysia
Malaysia’s durian growers in ‘survival mode’ as early glut squeezes export trade
An early bumper harvest and rising fuel and freight costs are squeezing premium durian exporters as they race to get their fruit into China.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:59PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Powerful reaction: how Iran war could spark Asia’s green hydrogen surge
23 Apr 2026 - 4:33PM
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Asean
New direction: Southeast Asian airports fill Middle East hub gap
23 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM
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Cambodia
Cambodia is boycotting Thai products. Smuggled chicken could show otherwise
The Cambodian public is maintaining a boycott of Thai businesses even as the country’s economy is reeling from the global fuel crisis.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:51PM
Cambodian boats stopped by Thai authorities earlier this month in Thailand’s eastern coastal province of Trat. Photo: Facebook / RTNSpokesperson
Food and agriculture
Asia braces for food shortages as ‘super El Nino’ and Iran war collide
A precarious planting season looms amid suppressed rainfall and soaring fertiliser costs threatening the region’s harvests.
22 Apr 2026 - 5:06PM
Indonesia
Indonesia’s state energy firm raises fuel prices, risking subsidy strain
Analysts warn the price increases could encourage better-off consumers to switch to products meant for lower-income households.
22 Apr 2026 - 3:53PM
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Singapore
Strait talking: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe shipping
Together, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore form the world’s busiest corridor for crude oil and petroleum liquids by volume.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Small boats sail beside vessels anchored in the Strait of Singapore on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
The Philippines
Can a US-governed ‘Pax Silica’ hub turn Philippines into a chip powerhouse?
The chip-focused ‘economic security zone’ will reportedly operate under US law despite being on Philippine soil.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
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Malaysia
Delays, rising costs hit Asia’s trade as Gulf crisis spills beyond oil
Port congestion has resulted in longer vessel queues and mounting scheduling pressure, forcing Malaysian operators to tighten access.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:35PM
Japan
Rover and out? Japan pivots after US puts Lunar Gateway on ice
Japan’s space agency has invested at least US$78.5 million to build components for Nasa’s now-halted project.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:45PM
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
A man looks at an EV from a Chinese carmaker at an auto expo in Shanghai. Photo: AP
Singapore
Can Singapore firms close their cyber defence gap to counter AI threats?
As AI supercharges cyber threats, a new study reveals seven in 10 Singaporean boardrooms treat cybersecurity as an IT silo.
20 Apr 2026 - 8:56AM
Japan
Japan ditches decades of arm export curbs as US reliability wavers
From drones for Ukraine to warships for Australia, ‘peace-loving’ Japan is fast pivoting towards arming the world.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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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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
Aircraft queue up on the tarmac before taking off at Mumbai airport. Photo: AFP
Malaysia
‘New normal’: Malaysia and Australia strike energy supply pledge amid Iran war
The deal creates a mutual spillover valve, allowing the partners to swap surplus energy once domestic demand is satisfied.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:32PM
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Malaysia
Petrol patrol: Malaysia sends police to guard border stations as fuel leaks rise
Malaysia is trying to prevent its heavily subsidised petrol and diesel from being siphoned across land and sea borders as the global energy crisis bites.
16 Apr 2026 - 12:48PM
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The Philippines
Desperate times, drastic measures? Filipinos call for fuel caps as crisis bites
The Philippines is one of the worst hit by the oil crisis, but its deregulation law prevents the government from capping fuel prices.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:51PM
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A pump attendant uses adhesive tape to change figures of fuel prices in Quezon City on April 7. Photo: EPA
India
How India’s nuclear breakthrough could end reliance on energy imports
Success at the Kalpakkam prototype fast breeder reactor will allow India to generate energy using its abundant thorium reserves.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:07PM
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Malaysia
Malaysians urged to tighten their belts as Iran war fallout starts to bite
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir warns the effects of the crisis can last until next year, with oil prices expected to remain high.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:38PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Asia’s energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz
Nearly 90 per cent of the region’s crude oil is now at risk as stalled peace talks and a naval stand-off raise the spectre of stagflation.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UN warns 8 million in Asia-Pacific risk poverty if Iran war drags on
A new UNDP report has forecast job losses, crippling inflation and food insecurity, with the poorest nations brutally exposed to the oil shock.
14 Apr 2026 - 5:26PM
A farmer sprinkles fertiliser on crops in a field on the outskirts of Amritsar, India, on April 9. Experts have warned that the fertiliser crunch across Asia-Pacific may have lasting effects. Photo: AFP
Nepal
Nepal’s trekking trade looks east as Iran war disrupts Western tourist flow
Flight disruptions through Gulf hubs have cut Western arrivals, prompting tourism operators to chase travellers from Asia-Pacific markets.
14 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
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Malaysia
Power play: Malaysia races to go green as Iran war squeezes oil supply
To avoid future supply shocks, the government aims to raise renewable generation to 70 per cent of the energy mix by 2050.
14 Apr 2026 - 4:13PM
Malaysia
Malaysian bust spotlights shadow fleet oil trade in Southeast Asia
Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Penang on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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