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China sets lowest growth target in decades
AFP, Published on 05/03/2026
» BEIJING - China set its annual growth target at between 4.5% and 5% on Thursday, its lowest figure in decades but at the centre of plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property market.
Thai youth drug use reaches crisis stage
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» The drug problem among youth in Thailand has reached the crisis stage because narcotics — cannabis, kratom and methamphetamine — have become so easily accessible, according to an analysis by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Greening Cement: TCMA Advances LC3 Innovation for Thailand and ASEAN
Published on 05/03/2026
» Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is accelerating the development of Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), a breakthrough low-carbon cement innovation, in alignment with Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement & Concrete Roadmap. Targeting commercial production by 2030, the initiative supports Thailand’s NDC 3.0 commitment while strengthening regional collaboration across ASEAN.
Singapore to ban caged lorries for worker transport from 2027
Published on 05/03/2026
» Singapore will prohibit the use of caged lorries for transporting workers starting next year to mitigate safety risks during accidents or fires, Channel News Asia reported on Wednesday.
Two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, hit by blackout
AFP, Published on 05/03/2026
» HAVANA - A grid failure knocked out power Wednesday to two-thirds of Cuba including Havana, the national electric company UNE said, the latest electricity collapse for residents suffering daily impacts of US-imposed energy restrictions.
After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals
AFP, Published on 05/03/2026
» CARACAS - US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals.
Mideast conflict a major roadblock for long-haul markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/03/2026
» As the conflict in the Middle East weighs on global travel prices and travellers' pocketbooks, tourism operators project long-haul markets in 2026 will fall short of last year's 10 million arrivals.
Red notice sought for 'Ben Smith'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed police to coordinate with Interpol to seek a red notice for fugitive businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as "Ben Smith", amid ongoing asset seizures.
Risk of crisis growing more acute
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» This article is a follow-up to my previous piece titled "Fiscal deficit will trigger 2026 crisis". In that article, I argued Thailand's heavy dependence on external liquidity, combined with the government's need for 860 billion baht annually to finance its deficits, would lead to a severe liquidity shortage and, ultimately, a financial crisis.
INET bets on sovereign cloud with B2.5bn expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Internet Thailand Plc (INET), a Thai-owned local cloud and digital platform provider, plans to invest 2.5 billion baht to build its fourth data centre in Thailand to tap enterprises' rising demand for data sovereignty.