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WORLD

Threat of grounded planes nears as jet fuel supplies dwindle

AFP, Published on 16/04/2026

» PARIS - Could planes soon be stuck on the ground due to a lack of fuel? The risk of jet fuel shortages is growing each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn’t certain when exactly supplies will run out.

BUSINESS

Mark Mobius, champion of emerging markets, dies at 89

Published on 16/04/2026

» ⁠Mark Mobius, widely credited ​as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according ​to a statement on his LinkedIn ‌page.

WORLD

Blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery

AFP, Published on 16/04/2026

» GEELONG, Australia - Columns of fire engulfed a crucial Australian oil refinery after a chain of explosions, authorities said on Thursday as they warned of disruptions to domestic fuel supply.

BUSINESS

SAIC Motor makes move into electric van segment

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/04/2026

» China's state-owned automaker SAIC Motor is expanding into Thailand's light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, aiming to sell electric vans for urban logistics and transportation as part of its regional push into electric mobility.

BUSINESS

Initiative touts regional AI-driven commerce

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026

» Regional e-commerce enabler aCommerce has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Ai-ssistance, Microsoft and the US government to advance AI-driven commerce in Thailand and across Southeast Asia.

BUSINESS

Salesforce sees rising shift towards agentic enterprises

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026

» Businesses are accelerating their transformation to "agentic enterprises" to drive stronger outcomes, enhance competitiveness and productivity, and deliver better customer experiences amid a volatile economic environment, according to artificial intelligence (AI)-based customer relationship management firm Salesforce.

BUSINESS

Ingram Micro targets solutions aggregation

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026

» Ingram Micro (Thailand), a US-based global technology distributor, is positioning itself as a solutions aggregator to capitalise on Thailand's projected IT spending of 1.1 trillion baht this year.

LIFE

Inspiring Asia film fest submissions are now open

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/04/2026

» Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 is inviting storytellers to champion community spirit until July 6.

THAILAND

Thailand backs energy drive

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026

» Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to regional energy co-operation under the Asia Zero Emission Community (Azec), endorsing “Azec 2.0” to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

WORLD

How China’s weapons transfers to Iran have evolved over decades

New York Times, Published on 15/04/2026

» NEW YORK — For much of the past two decades, China has maintained a delicate balance in its military relationship with Iran, offering often indirect assistance instead of arms sales.