Strait of Hormuz Closure Poses Significant Crisis for Asian Economies
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is identified as a major crisis for Asian economies, which are highly vulnerable due to their reliance on crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passing through the strategic waterway.
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Why the Strait of Hormuz Closure Is an Asian Crisis - Bloomberg
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More than 80% of the crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) that passes through Strait of Hormuz heads to Asia. With the war in the Middle East giving no sign of slowing, many parts of Southeast Asia have suffered fuel supply difficulties. Now, policymakers in the Asia-Pacific region are facing their toughest test since the COVID-19 pandemic. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi takes a closer look.
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