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Asia-Pacific

Japan eyes remote Pacific island for nuclear waste storage: Report

Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant, one of the world's largest nuclear facilities, in Niigata prefecture, Japan, on Dec 21, 2025.
Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant, one of the world's largest nuclear facilities, in Niigata prefecture, Japan, on Dec 21, 2025.

News analysis

Huge strategic defeat for the US? There is now a two-week ceasefire but hard questions remain

A protest outside the White House on April 7 against military action in Iran after US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
A protest outside the White House on April 7 against military action in Iran after US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia leveraging coal and gas exports to lock in petrol supply from Asia partners

A 'Sorry This Hose Is Not In Use' sign covers a pump at a Shell petrol station in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Hundreds of service stations across Australia have reported fuel shortfalls, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg
A 'Sorry This Hose Is Not In Use' sign covers a pump at a Shell petrol station in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Hundreds of service stations across Australia have reported fuel shortfalls, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

The long shadow: Gulf war will hurt Asia for years to come

A farmer preparing fertiliser in Haryana, India. The shutdown of Gulf gas supplies not only means higher electricity bills but also higher food prices.
A farmer preparing fertiliser in Haryana, India. The shutdown of Gulf gas supplies not only means higher electricity bills but also higher food prices.

US says it can provide ‘reliable’ energy supply to Asia-Pacific

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum addressed the need for a secure supply of critical minerals, as countries push to cut their dependence on top exporter China.
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum addressed the need for a secure supply of critical minerals, as countries push to cut their dependence on top exporter China.

American diplomats to ramp up efforts to help sell AI in Asia

A robot on show at the pavilion of India’s telecom company Airtel at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Feb 17.
A robot on show at the pavilion of India’s telecom company Airtel at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Feb 17.

More Singaporeans book theme park holidays as Asia becomes global capital

In 2024, Hong Kong Disneyland achieved a record-breaking year, with an all-time high of 7.7 million visitors.
In 2024, Hong Kong Disneyland achieved a record-breaking year, with an all-time high of 7.7 million visitors.

Frasers Property logs $1.4 billion in pre-sold residential revenue, boosted by China sales

The Robertson Opus is 56% sold, Frasers says in its Q1 update.
The Robertson Opus is 56% sold, Frasers says in its Q1 update.

Branded Content

Asia still ‘under-invested’ despite improving profits, attractive valuations: DBS

Early FY2026 estimates for Asian technology companies, excluding Japan, point to earnings growth in the mid-20% range, says Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office.
Early FY2026 estimates for Asian technology companies, excluding Japan, point to earnings growth in the mid-20% range, says Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office.

Chinese research ships and US military active in north Pacific, shows monitor

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