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Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan warned the economic fallout from the war in Iran could worsen and markets are yet to factor in the worst-case scenario.

Analysts say the war in Iran is presenting China with an opportunity to cast itself as a more stable and reliable partner than the US for Asian countries. Enze Han, associate professor at the University of Hong Kong's Department of Politics and Public Administration, and political scientist and columnist Richard Heydarian weigh in on Bloomberg's "The China Show."

Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche and Stephen Stapczynski analyze the chances of a possible truce as Trump's deadline for a major escalation in Iran approaches.

DigiCo (ASX:DGT) has scrapped its plans for a major data centre development in Los Angeles.

The Australian Federal Police expects to charge Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith with five counts of murder over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

Medical technology firm ImpediMed (ASX:IPD) appointed Erik Anderson as Managing Director and CEO, effective April 7.

a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) has settled a long-standing shareholder class action for $62 million.

Auravelle Metals (ASX:AUV) expanded its footprint in the Western Australian Goldfields.

Australian household spending maintained its upward trajectory in February, climbing 0.3%.

Lombard Odier's Homin Lee lays out potential outcomes for investors as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and economies around the world remain exposed to higher oil prices.

ARC Funds (ASX:ARC) announced a conditional agreement to acquire a 25% minority stake in the business news platform, Ausbiz Group.

True North Copper (ASX:TNC) commenced a critical drilling programme at its high-grade Wallace North Copper-Gold deposit.