Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.

There was a lot of volatility in the oil market. Even so, there is optimism that the US and Iran will reach a peace deal despite fresh hostilities and uncertainty over the vital Strait of Hormuz. Markets are trading the prospect of an Iran deal, but the physical reset will take time, and dips in oil prices are likely to remain shallow and temporary until Hormuz is genuinely reopened. We spoke to Stephen Stapczynski, Bloomberg's Asia Energy Team Leader.

Plus - UBS is holding its annual Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong. This year's theme is "Investing in an Age of Change" and will bring together top global business and economic leaders. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle spoke to Iqbal Khan, UBS APAC President and Co-President Global Wealth Management.