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Opening Hormuz is the easy part, restoring oil flow is not
Published on 20/04/2026
» LONDON - The stop-start shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz underscores the profound uncertainty hanging over the world’s most critical oil and gas chokepoint. But one thing is already clear: even if the guns fall silent, flows through the narrow waterway will take months – and possibly years – to recover to pre-war levels.
Thailand plans law to borrow B500bn and lift debt ceiling
Published on 20/04/2026
» The government plans an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht to address economic issues, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Monday.
Vietnam plans to extend fuel tariff suspension, extend tax incentives for EVs
Published on 20/04/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam plans to extend a suspension of import tariffs on fuels by two months to the end of June, state media cited the Finance Ministry as saying over the weekend.
KSL leads sugar industry's net-zero transition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2026
» The sugar industry has long been a cornerstone of Thailand's economy, but its production process is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental impact.
Architect ’26 sets building technology and construction regional agenda
Published on 20/04/2026
» The ASA Architect Expo, organised by the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) under royal patronage, returns for its 38th consecutive year. Architect ’26 is scheduled to take place from April 28 to May 3, 2026, at Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani. Beyond the comprehensive showcase of architectural design and integrated construction products and services, the expo will feature the ASA International Forum as a premier highlight.
Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'
AFP, Published on 20/04/2026
» BEIRUT - Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were underway on Sunday.
Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic
AFP, Published on 20/04/2026
» PARIS - A new Michael Jackson biopic will shortly arrive in cinemas telling the story of the King of Pop's early career, but it's a tightly controlled story that avoids any reference to the child sex abuse allegations that dogged his later life.
Man arrested on Silom in cocaine ring bust
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/04/2026
» Police have arrested four suspects, including the alleged Nigerian kingpin, in a crackdown on a cocaine network operating in Bangkok’s nightlife districts.
Manee Power partners AE Solar to tackle energy volatility
Published on 20/04/2026
» Manee Power Co., Ltd., a leading Thai integrated solar energy developer, is celebrating a decade of operations by elevating its status to a "Strategic Energy Partner". Through a landmark partnership with Germany’s AE Solar, the company aims to introduce Tier-1 solar technology to help Thai businesses navigate the dual challenges of geopolitical energy volatility and the global transition towards Net Zero.
Bayer’s strongest-ever pharma portfolio and promising pipeline drive future growth
Published on 20/04/2026
» Bayer AG expects its pharmaceutical business to return to mid‑single‑digit growth from 2027 and aims to expand its operating margin towards 30% by 2030. The outlook was shared by Stefan Oelrich, Member of the Board of Management and President of Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals Division, during Pharma Media Day 2026 in Berlin.