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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rebound after oil falls as Trump says Iran war could end soon
US objectives in Iran are ‘pretty well complete’ but the war could continue if Tehran attempted to stop global oil supplies, Trump says.
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Energy
South Korea pulls rare move in bid to shield residents from Iran oil shock
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Asia travel
K-tourism 2.0: Gen Z tourists prefer singing, dancing immersive holidays
9 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
Mergers & Acquisitions
Investment firms remain upbeat on deals despite geopolitical tensions, bankers say
Private equity, sovereign funds and family offices are sitting on record stocks of dry powder even as geopolitical risks cloud the global outlook.
9 Mar 2026 - 5:47PM
US-China relations
Taiwan tensions No 1 in Beijing’s top 10 geopolitical risks of 2026: think tank
Most consequential external security variable may be uncertainty in the US ahead of the midterm elections in November, report warns.
9 Mar 2026 - 3:42PM
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Korean peninsula
US begins large military exercise with South Korea while attacking Iran
Thousands of troops begin annual drills amid speculation over US Patriot redeployment to the Middle East.
9 Mar 2026 - 11:45AM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks slump alongside Asian markets after oil crosses US$100
Brent crude jumps over 20 per cent to trade at around US$110 a barrel, prompting investors to further reduce risk exposure.
9 Mar 2026 - 4:53PM
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China's military weapons
Why have China’s arms imports plummeted 72% over the past 5 years?
Neighbours in Asia and Oceania increase their overseas weapons purchases amid ‘fears over China’s intentions’.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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An America in decline will keep losing wars to weaker foes – including in Iran
When battles become a matter of choice rather than necessity or survival, US leaders have a preternatural ability to choose badly and undermine their own country.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM
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North Korea
Opinion
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Under Kim Jong-un, North Korea is burying the dream of reunification
The Workers’ Party Congress signals a different form of “liberation” – securing regime survival through nuclear deterrence, not the liberation of the Korean peninsula.
8 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Wine and Spirits
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Troye Sivan on wine, creativity and working with people he loves
The Tsu Lange Yor founder on designing limited edition pieces, why wine taps the same creativity as music, and his pride in his homeland.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
China’s private sector
From oil to saffron: how US-Iran conflict is rattling Chinese retail investors
Retail investors on Chinese platforms probe companies about supply-chain risks and opportunities as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
8 Mar 2026 - 8:27PM
Vietnam
In Vietnam’s Da Nang, South Korean tourism boom meets growing resentment
The coastal city has become a hub for Korean tourists and businesses, but workers and residents say the boom has also exposed frictions.
8 Mar 2026 - 9:59PM
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Iran
Seoul’s missile shield vs Iranian barrage: the fight to protect UAE’s skies
Abu Dhabi wants faster Cheongung-II missile battery deliveries from Seoul amid 96 per cent interception success against Iranian attacks.
7 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Boao Forum for Asia
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Singapore, South Korea PMs to attend Boao Forum this month
The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year.
7 Mar 2026 - 10:01AM
Korea Times
Showcase your Korean and compete for prizes in language speaking contest
Running until May 7, The Korea Times’ Korean Language Speaking Contest is split into speech and pronunciation categories.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
Qatar
Qatar’s LNG halt exposes Asia’s energy vulnerability
Analysts say the turmoil underscores Asia’s need to shift to renewable energy, as nations scramble for alternatives amid the disruption.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM
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Korean drama reviews
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Boyfriend on Demand: AI dating K-drama with Jisoo is too conventional
Blackpink singer stars opposite Seo In-guk as woman dating AI-generated men in a show hampered by its adherence to the K-drama romcom model.
6 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
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Arctic
Middle powers Canada, South Korea set Arctic course between China-Russia and US
Seoul’s security agreement with Ottawa is also a ‘hedge’ against a transactional Washington, an analyst says.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
South Korea uneasy as US weighs moving air defences to Middle East
Fears are growing in Seoul that shifting US Patriot and THAAD missiles to fight Iran could leave it vulnerable to North Korea.
6 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks record steepest weekly slump in 4 months on US-Iran war
For the week, the Hang Seng Index fell 3.3 per cent, the worst weekly performance since November 21.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:03PM
United States
Opinion
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Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu don’t deserve to be caught in culture wars
The issue is not that one chose to represent China and another the US but that both have been dragged into culture wars not of their making.
6 Mar 2026 - 10:17AM
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North Korea
Why North Korea’s missile tests from new warship has Iran conflict in mind
Experts say the US strikes on Iran are sharpening Pyongyang’s resolve to diversify nuclear-capable forces, including new naval platforms.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:16PM
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Food and Drinks
‘I am currently unemployed’: Culinary Class Wars’ Venerable Seonjae on her fame
South Korea’s first designated master of temple food shares why she’s avoiding commercial hype and her most important cooking virtue.
5 Mar 2026 - 1:39PM
Asean
‘We will go to war’: why #SEAblings became a Southeast Asian rallying cry
The hashtag went viral following a row over a South Korean band’s concert in Kuala Lumpur in January and protests in Indonesia last year.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:58PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks rebound with Asian peers as “two sessions” opens in China
South Korea’s Kospi leads Asia-Pacific gains, jumping nearly 10 per cent to recover nearly all of its record 12 per cent drop.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:35PM
Crime
South Korea jails doctors for killing baby delivered at 36 weeks
South Korea has decriminalised abortion but political deadlock has prevented governments from passing new laws to regulate the practice.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:11PM
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Technology
Asian tech stocks reel as US-Iran war threatens infrastructure and supply chains
South Korea’s Kospi is the worst-hit in Asia, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix falling 11.7 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:03PM
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