May 2026 finds Asia at the epicentre of multiple crises simultaneously. The Philippines has declared a nationwide state of emergency in energy supply. Barely having recovered from previous shocks, Sri Lanka is searching for petroleum anywhere, so long as it comes from outside the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Stock quotes in Hong Kong and Seoul are flashing green on expectations that the Middle East conflict is about to begin to fade away. Yet beh…
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