Greater Asia

A selection of recent work.

Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis

Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East. Al Jazeera, September 3, 2026

Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn

Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway. Al Jazeera, August 6, 2026

Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan’s weakening yen

Washington and Tokyo’s rare, coordinated intervention aims to avoid a spillover to the global financial system. Al Jazeera, August 5, 2026

In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockade

A large anchorage area off the coast of Malaysia is a major marketplace for sanctioned oil. Al Jazeera, July 30, 2026

Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as US, Iran resume fighting

Brent crude holds steady despite a plunge in traffic in the critical waterway. Al Jazeera, July 10, 2026

Indonesia’s free meals programme plagued by alleged corruption and waste

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions. Al Jazeera, July 8, 2026

Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestal

Drawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists. July 1, 2026

Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit

Bloc is expected to call for deeper energy cooperation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Al Jazeera, May 8, 2026

More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US-Israeli war: Union leader

Exclusive: The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate has blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s ports and commerical fleet for civilian deaths. Al Jazeera, May 1, 2026

Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters

Japan is pushing the legal limit of ‘defence’ as it faces its ‘most severe and complex security environment’ since 1945. Al Jazeera, April 24, 2026

US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East

US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi; South Korea may face a similar predicament. Al Jazeera, May 19, 2026