Asia
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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

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

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

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