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Fuel crisis powers surge in EV interest in Asia
Published on 01/04/2026
» Motorists across the Asia-Pacific region are switching to electric vehicles at a rapid pace, as rising fuel costs due to the Middle East war force consumers and companies to reconsider their reliance on petrol and diesel vehicles.
Thai business group cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.2%-1.6%
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 1.2% to 1.6% this year, a leading business group said on Wednesday, cutting its outlook from an earlier growth forecast of 1.6% to 2.0%.
Chinese robotaxis stall in apparent 'malfunction': police
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» BEIJING - A string of self-driving robotaxis owned by Chinese internet giant Baidu stalled in central China, stranding passengers after an apparent "system malfunction", police said on Wednesday.
Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2026
» TOKYO/COLOMBO/WELLINGTON — Indonesia's leader visited Tokyo this week in Asia's latest flurry of fuel bartering efforts to offset crippling shortages caused by conflict in the Middle East, a key source of regional energy supplies.
LH Bank Rolls out “Green Deposit” Joining the Drive Towards a Low-carbon Economy.
Published on 01/04/2026
» Mr. Shih, Jiing-Fuh, Chief Executive Officer and President of Land and Houses Bank Public Company Limited or LH Bank (Fifth from right), said that the bank is committed to developing financial solutions to support environmentally friendly businesses. The bank has launched the Green Deposit product for the purpose of channeling such deposits to provide financial support for environmentally friendly industries, including clean energy projects, green building projects, and segments that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The Green Deposit product has been developed under the sustainable finance framework, which covers standards for sustainable green fundraising, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) serving as an advisor. The product has undergone independent evaluation and reviewed by TRIS Rating Company Limited. In addition, the Green Deposit has earned the trust of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited as a deposit customer in the amount of 500 million Baht, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing business practices that take into account the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
Eurovision Song Contest makes its Asian debut
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/04/2026
» This is not an April Fool's Day joke. Bangkok has been announced as the host city of the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.
AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» SYDNEY — Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic is eyeing data centre investments in Australia, saying Wednesday the nation was a "natural partner" for work in the booming sector.
Red Bull's Daisher nails city's first wingsuit stunt
Sports, Published on 01/04/2026
» Renowned Hollywood stuntman and Red Bull Air Force legend Miles Daisher created a milestone moment for Thailand's growing extreme sports scene with the first-ever wingsuit jump in Bangkok.
Is Hyrox really for everyone?
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 01/04/2026
» We train in waves -- rounds, circuits, relentless effort stacking on endlessly. We chase the burn, the pace, the push past comfort. But for the longest time, there was no real arena for that kind of training. No start line, no finish line, no way to measure yourself against others in the world.
Harry Potter is coming to HBO this Christmas
Life, Published on 01/04/2026
» HBO Max last week released the official teaser for the eight-episode first season of the upcoming original Harry Potter series, titled Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, at the HBO Max UK & Ireland launch event. The series will debut at Christmas on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max where it's available, including recent launch markets in the Asia Pacific, Germany, Italy, and the UK and Ireland.