Tensions

Hengyi Petrochemical to build “world’s largest” coal-to-chemicals plant as oil supply worries grow Hengyi Petrochemical says it will build the world’s largest coal-to-chemicals plant to secure supply, citing national security …

Nikkei 225 Falls for Third Straight Day as Bond Yields Rise and Middle East Tensions Spur Risk-Off Sentiment Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunged on Monday, extending a three-day slide as a …

U.S.-China summit produces conciliatory rhetoric but leaves Taiwan and Iran energy issues unresolved U.S.-China summit in Beijing: Trump and Xi pledged cooperation while key disputes—Taiwan, arms sales, and Iran-linked energy …

PTT Profit Climbs 10% in January–March Quarter on Higher Oil and Petrochemical Prices Thailand’s PTT profit rose 10% in the January–March quarter as crude and petrochemical price gains and stronger …

Ship Seized Off UAE, Indian-Flagged Cargo Sinks Near Strait of Hormuz Ship seized off the UAE and an Indian-flagged cargo ship sank after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz on …

Trump Visit to China Concludes in Beijing After High-Stakes Talks with Xi Trump’s visit to China in Beijing ends as leaders address Taiwan tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, trade pledges …

Trump and Xi meeting in Beijing begins as leaders seek to steady U.S.-China ties Trump and Xi meeting in Beijing begins May 14, 2026, as leaders discuss trade, AI, Taiwan …

Japan Urges Scientific Focus at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting amid Tourism, Climate and Geopolitical Strains Japan calls for stronger safeguards for Antarctic science as the Antarctic Treaty meeting faces rising …

BIMSTEC chief urges deeper Bay of Bengal cooperation as geopolitical tensions mount BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey urges stronger Bay of Bengal cooperation to tackle rising geopolitical tensions, prioritizing trade, …