Asia-Pacific

In an age of doom scrolling, Asia’s book market is thriving

Ozempic-maker sees Singapore as a platform to pilot treatments for diabetes, obesity

Novo Nordisk will capitalise on Singapore’s strengths in digital healthcare to ramp up its innovations in diabetes and obesity treatment, said Novo Nordisk’s senior vice-president for Asia-Pacific Jay Thyagarajan.

Bizarre try helps Waikato Chiefs go top as NZ teams sweep Christchurch Super round

Fijian Drua's Ilaisa Droasese is tackled by Waikato Chiefs' defence in the Super Rugby Pacific match at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch on April 26, 2026.

US says it intercepted ‘stateless sanctioned’ oil vessel in Asia-Pacific, amid Iran crackdown

The US Department of Defence posted video footage showing helicopters landing on a large, bright orange tanker.

China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun attends a press conference in Beijing, China January 7, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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