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Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limited
Published on 06/03/2026
» SINGAPORE - Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
Kao’s Laurier Launches New Brand Communication Initiative across Asia
Published on 06/03/2026
» Starting on March 8, Women’s Day, the Kao Corporation will launch a new brand communication campaign in nine Asian countries and regions for its feminine sanitary product brand, Laurier, which is the core of its Asian business.
Nissan Thailand to Debut New Locally Produced e-POWER Model at 2026 Motor Show
Published on 06/03/2026
» Bangkok, Thailand (5 March 2026) - Nissan Thailand is set to introduce its all-new, locally produced ePOWER model at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, marking the latest expansion of Nissan’s electrified portfolio in the region. Developed specifically to meet the performance expectations, driving conditions, and lifestyle needs of customers in Thailand and ASEAN, the new model features Nissan’s ePOWER technology, bold SUVinspired design, and advanced safety and connectivity features. Produced at the Nissan Thailand Plant, it underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening local manufacturing and delivering electrified products tailored to the Southeast Asian market.
Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Heavy attacks were reported in Tehran on Friday after Israel said it was hitting "regime infrastructure" in a "new phase" of the war it launched with the United States against Iran.
Trump urges Iranian Kurds to attack Iran as war widens
Published on 06/03/2026
» DUBAI/WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles.
Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
Published on 06/03/2026
» HONG KONG - Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, though the ongoing threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines as they scramble to accommodate travellers.
After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back
Published on 06/03/2026
» After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.
IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.
Iran war punctures strategy of ‘Sell America, Buy Asia’
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/03/2026
» HONG KONG — The war in Iran is forcing investors to reevaluate one of their most profitable stock strategies, leading some to conclude that the “Sell America, Buy Asia” trade has reached an inflection point.
Asian countries scramble to secure fuel supplies
Published on 05/03/2026
» The impact of the war in the Middle East rippled further through global energy markets on Thursday, with Asian countries taking more measures to shore up supplies.