How the US blockade of Iranian ports could impact China and India, with wider spillover effects
China buys about 90% of Iran’s crude exports, while India recently received its first Iranian oil and gas shipments. Source: www.straitstimes.com
China buys about 90% of Iran’s crude exports, while India recently received its first Iranian oil and gas shipments. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Finance Ministry will maintain a healthy debt ratio amid increasing global pressures, including rising global oil … Source: en.antaranews.com
The University of Indonesia (UI) and the University of Sydney (USYD) on Monday renewed a cooperation agreement to … Source: en.antaranews.com
Laughing gas, which is used as a propellant or sedative, is often abused to induce euphoria. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MANILA, April 14 — The latest round of military drills involving the Philippines, the United States and several partner nations will underscore Washington’s «ironclad» commitment to its treaty ally and to the region, even as global attention remains fixed on the Middle East, a U.S. military official said on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Philippines has about 50 days’ worth of petroleum supply. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar continues to strengthen collaboration with France, by organizing the ICC … Source: en.antaranews.com
Oil prices surged past US$100 again on April 13. Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 14 — The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran’s ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets nL1N40W14D where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia is accompanying President Prabowo Subianto on his visit to … Source: en.antaranews.com
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) foiled an attempt to smuggle used clothing from Malaysia through Juata Laut, Tarakan, … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said a glowing object seen crossing the sky … Source: en.antaranews.com
Australia has reshaped its defence force in recent years to focus on its missile strike capability. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Leader Kim Jong Un observed the test alongside senior defence officials and naval commanders. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Despite its vast reserves of coal, gas, nickel and palm oil, Indonesia imports large volumes of crude, petrol, diesel and LPG. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The forecast stoked concerns over farm output and growth in Asia’s third-largest economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Five overhead pedestrian bridges will link the Bukit Chagar station to the rest of the city centre. Source: www.straitstimes.com
A researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Center for Food Technology and Process Research … Source: en.antaranews.com
MOSCOW, April 13 — Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks to global food security stemming from the conflict in the Middle East https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/, a senior Russian security official said on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Police said they used “minimum force” to quell the protest. Source: www.straitstimes.com
NOIDA, India, April 13 — Police lobbed tear gas shells and used «minimum force» on Monday to quell a factory workers’ protest in the Indian national capital’s suburb of Noida, which turned violent on its fourth day, with vehicles torched and stones pelted in parts of the satellite city. Source: www.straitstimes.com
MANILA, April 13 — ASEAN foreign ministers called on Monday for the United States and Iran to continue negotiating a permanent end to their conflict, and to implement the ceasefire fully and effectively. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Pacific island nations have been hard hit by the soaring price of oil due to the Middle East conflict. Source: www.straitstimes.com
China is a key economic partner of Iran – it buys most of the Middle Eastern country’s oil. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the Forest Area Enforcement (PKH) Task Force has reclaimed state assets … Source: en.antaranews.com
Suspension covers prefabricated and modular bathrooms, with Toto yet to announce date of resumption. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, April 13 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Source: www.straitstimes.com
They are also calling for the “safe” and “unimpeded” passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian government has regained control of more than 5 million hectares of forest land from palm oil plantation … Source: en.antaranews.com
He was working with his son at a palm oil plantation when the incident happened. Source: www.straitstimes.com
SYDNEY, April 13 — Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country’s defence force leadership. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Explosion at the three-story commercial building believed to have been caused by a gas leak. Source: www.straitstimes.com
It nearly double the amount pledged when the two countries struck a co-operation agreement six months ago. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The content includes fabricated documents about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and senior government officials. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Deni Swantomo, a researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), has developed an eco-friendly method … Source: en.antaranews.com
SAN JOSE, April 11 — Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March between the two countries, local authorities said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ISLAMABAD, April 12 — Negotiations between the United States and Iran appeared to have concluded for now, Iran’s government said early on Sunday, after a series of talks in Pakistan https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistani-five-star-hotel-becomes-unlikely-site-us-iran-talks-2026-04-11/ to end the six-week war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ between Washington and Tehran. Source: www.straitstimes.com
When updates did come, they arrived not from media briefings but from press statements released via WhatsApp. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Border patrol foiled 735 smuggling cases worth 2.81billion ringgit (S$903 million). Source: www.straitstimes.com
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said that rising energy consumption, particularly of fossil … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia's state-owned energy firm PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) is targeting oil production of 595,000 barrels … Source: en.antaranews.com
April 11 — Pakistan has sent fighter jets and other military forces to Saudi Arabia to boost security under a defence pact between the two countries, the Saudi defence ministry said on Saturday, as Islamabad hosted talks aimed at ending the Iran war. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya voiced support for Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, to develop into a … Source: en.antaranews.com
April 11 — Top U.S. and Iranian officials gathered in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday to hold talks that seek to end their war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ in the Middle East that has killed thousands L1N3ZZ07R, roiled energy supplies and hurt the global economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAIPEI, April 11 — Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Saturday that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island the previous day, around the same time China’s president was meeting the Taiwanese opposition leader. Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, April 10 — The White House considered but decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday about his ceasefire deal with Iran, with some aides and advisers privately voicing concern about potentially overselling the still-nascent agreement, three U.S. officials told Reuters. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The incident occurred on the Yamuna river in the town of Mathura. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia's Agriculture Ministry is strengthening cattle and oil palm integration through the Cattle-Oil Palm … Source: en.antaranews.com
All seized items have been handed over to the Customs Department for further action. Source: www.straitstimes.com
But imported inflation unlikely to boost the economy, could dampen domestic consumption. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa voiced confidence that the country’s economy will … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON, April 10 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump a day earlier. Source: www.straitstimes.com
President Prabowo Subianto has urged provincial governments and the Indonesian Military (TNI) to purchase domestically … Source: en.antaranews.com
The ASEAN-SEAMEO joint roadmap on early childhood education will guide efforts to improve education quality across … Source: en.antaranews.com
A gas explosion at a padel court cafeteria damaged five classrooms at Ciangsana 03 State Elementary School in Gunung … Source: en.antaranews.com
President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism that Indonesia can weather global challenges, citing the country's … Source: en.antaranews.com
President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto delivers a speech during the inauguration of PT VKTR Sakti Industries' … Source: en.antaranews.com
Alleged systemic corruption raises doubts over lasting change. Source: www.straitstimes.com
These commercial volumes are separate from the country’s strategic petroleum reserve, which remains untouched. Source: www.straitstimes.com
What travellers should do if asked for bribes at Batam’s entry points Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia’s National Zakat Agency (Baznas) and the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged … Source: en.antaranews.com
April 10 — Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing said on Friday his new government has many challenges to overcome and would seek to enhance international relations and normalise ties with the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The suspects are accused of breaching Indonesia’s corruption laws, resulting in losses to the state. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Thailand has relied heavily on diesel subsidies to shield households and industry. Source: www.straitstimes.com
SEOUL, April 10 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit meeting with Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13, with defence industry cooperation and global security expected to top the agenda, media reports said on Friday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT/ISLAMABAD, April 10 — A fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan, as Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel struck Lebanon with attacks that Iran has claimed violate the truce. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The plan follows the nation’s ongoing release of some 50 days’ worth of oil to the market. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ISLAMABAD, April 9 — Pakistan is under huge pressure to pull off what some diplomats regard as mission impossible: broker a peace deal between Iran and the United States to stabilize the world economy while safeguarding delegates already arguing over a fragile truce. Source: www.straitstimes.com
President Prabowo Subianto said his recent and upcoming overseas visits are focused on securing oil supplies for … Source: en.antaranews.com
The city has some of the world’s highest gasoline prices. Source: www.straitstimes.com
April 9 — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has briefed some capitals that U.S. President Donald Trump wants concrete commitments within the next few days for help securing the Strait of Hormuz, two European diplomats told Reuters on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The Indonesian government is preparing to establish a task force to curb illegal drilling and regulate unauthorized oil … Source: en.antaranews.com
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto gathered ministers, deputy ministers, leaders of state agencies, and other senior … Source: en.antaranews.com
LONDON, April 9 — Britain deployed its armed forces to deter Russian submarines from attacking its cables and pipelines when they spent around a month in British waters earlier this year, defence minister John Healey said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
AMSTERDAM, April 9 — European police forces in recent weeks have dismantled a migrant smuggling network that brought people from Vietnam across the EU to Britain, earning itself up to 3 million euros in recent years, EU law enforcement cooperation agency Europol said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com
BEIJING, April 9 — China’s foreign ministry said it hoped the «relevant parties can grasp this chance at peace and bring the region back to stability as soon as possible» after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in the weeks-long Middle East war. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Legal experts said the practice is permissible, though backlash may be inevitable. Source: www.straitstimes.com
PARIS, April 9 — The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding France condemned «massive» Israeli strikes the previous day. Source: www.straitstimes.com
In total, Japan is making available about 50 days’ worth of oil consumption. Source: www.straitstimes.com
-The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) today signed a USD 15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of … Source: en.antaranews.com
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/TEL AVIV, April 9 — U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Both countries could sign new agreements on telecom infrastructures and other sectors. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Voluntary enlistment in the South-east Asian nation has climbed steadily over the past five years. Source: www.straitstimes.com
TAIPEI, April 9 — Taiwan’s parliament should pass a stalled special defence budget to send a signal to China and the world that it is serious about peace through strength, U.S. Senator Jim Banks said during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te in Taipei. Source: www.straitstimes.com
ISLAMABAD/TEL AVIV, April 8 — Mediation efforts to halt the war in Iran were hours from collapse when Pakistan mounted an overnight diplomatic push to secure a temporary ceasefire and bring Washington and Tehran into direct negotiations, four Pakistani sources told Reuters. Source: www.straitstimes.com
WASHINGTON, April 8 — The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the U.N. World Food Programme warned on Wednesday that sharp increases in oil, natural gas and fertilizer prices triggered by the war in the Middle East will inevitably cause rising food prices and food insecurity. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia would experience a 0.1 percent economic slowdown if global oil prices remain at US$100 per barrel until June, … Source: en.antaranews.com
He added that Tehran’s missile programme has been functionally destroyed. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) head Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed the national food supply is secure, even in … Source: en.antaranews.com
President Trump believes China had a hand in bringing Iran to the negotiating table. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said he was surprised that Jakarta ranked as the second safest city in ASEAN in … Source: en.antaranews.com
BEIJING, April 8 — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make his fourth trip to China in as many years this month, as had been widely expected, as Madrid seeks to build on its commercial ties with the world’s second-largest economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com
LONDON, April 8 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with partners to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open permanently after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, his office said. Source: www.straitstimes.com
The accident occurred on the Ha Giang Loop, a winding route popular among young tourists. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Indonesia's Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Monday the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) … Source: en.antaranews.com
The stock has helped China cushion the supply shock caused by the war in the Middle East. Source: www.straitstimes.com
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that 3.5 million tons of crude palm oil have been prepared to support … Source: en.antaranews.com
HANOI, April 8 — Vietnam’s top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the plans told Reuters, in a trip that would closely follow his elevation to the state presidency. Source: www.straitstimes.com
KYIV, April 7 — The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine’s maritime defence expertise is also of interest in Asia. Source: www.straitstimes.com