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Kuwaiti crude oil tanker navigating a tense geopolitical seascape, with an Asian trade vessel approaching, symbolizing a new era of direct sales.
Markets

Kuwait offers crude oil to Asian buyers for first time since Iran war

In a stark departure from decades of precedent, Kuwait is offering at least 4 million barrels of its main export-grade crude to refiners in China and South Korea.

Alex Petrenko·June 9, 2026
Modern Shanghai skyline at dusk with abstract financial graph symbolizing international investment and bond market growth.
Markets

Chinese insurers buy dim sum notes via Bond Connect

Top Chinese insurers have just made their first purchases of yuan-denominated offshore bonds through an expanded southbound investment program, marking a new chapter for China's tightly managed capita

David Chen·June 5, 2026
Abstract representation of AI technology and stock market growth, with glowing circuits, data streams, and rising charts against an Asian cityscape.
Wealth

AI demand justifies Asia chip stocks rally

SoftBank Group, a conglomerate with significant AI investments, has surpassed automotive giant Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company, according to Gotrade .

Samuel Holloway·June 4, 2026
Defense leaders gather at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, discussing global security amidst rising tensions and rearmament.
Global Business

Singapore security balancing global unrest

Japan's defense budget has soared past 9 trillion yen ($57bn), a stark indicator of how quickly key U.

Alex Petrenko·June 4, 2026