Middle East
Business deals
Singapore's Hyflux finds savior in UAE's Utico
Founder of troubled water company Olivia Lum to remain as CEO in deal worth $290m
International relations
Kashmir looms over Modi's trip to France and Middle East
Indian PM makes countermove as Pakistan vows to take dispute to Hague
Trade war
US government to investigate if Chinese steel is evading tariffs
Commerce Department will check corrosion-resistant products from five countries
Business deals
Saudi Aramco to acquire 20% stake in India's Reliance division
Middle East oil and gas major to pay $15bn to expand footprint in energy-thirsty Asia
Food & Beverage
Japan instant rice maker hopes to feed Muslims going to Mecca
Small Tokyo company makes first foray into global halal food market
Companies
Hyflux pressured to conclude rescue deal by September
Singapore court says any further moratorium extension 'difficult' without agreement
Opinion
India and China cannot rely on US oil as Iran troubles heat up
American shale offers some hope for Asia, but practical problems too
International relations
South Korea to send naval unit to Strait of Hormuz - newspaper
Washington pressing allies to take steps to protect shipping in key waterway
