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Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix
Published on 20/03/2026
» The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate three-quarters of its resources to overseas markets this year in a strategic shift aimed at diversifying visitor demographics and attracting more overnight high spenders.
Israel strikes 'decimated' Iran as war roils markets
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» JERUSALEM - Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Friday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being "decimated", and as Gulf nations faced a fresh set of attacks.
Kpop boyband BTS to visit 34 cities in a year for comeback world tour 'Arirang'
Published on 20/03/2026
» SEOUL - Kpop superstar boyband BTS will embark on a world tour next month to showcase new album Arirang, after marking the end of a more than three-year hiatus for military service with a concert at Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday.
Japan PM faces Trump's Pearl Harbor surprise
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» WASHINGTON — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over Iran on Thursday, though the United States president whipped up a bit of a storm about Pearl Harbor.
AIA delivered record results in 2025
Published on 20/03/2026
» Hong Kong, 19 March 2026 – The Board of AIA Group Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the Group’s financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Growth rates are shown on a constant exchange rate basis unless otherwise stated:
Fuel shortages continue despite adequate reserves
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2026
» Fuel remains scarce at many service stations across Thailand, even though reserves are more than adequate, amid continuing problems with delivery and unusually high demand, officials said on Thursday.
Impacts of Iran war on Southeast Asia
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/03/2026
» For the most part, Southeast Asia as a region has taken a neutral stance toward the joint attack between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Even the Philippines and Thailand, two formal US treaty allies, have distanced themselves, calling for restraint and de-escalation.
Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - United States President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan’s prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.
Primus invests B120m to launch Zeekr flagship on Ratchaphruek
Published on 19/03/2026
» Primus Group continues its strong momentum, capitalising on the rapid growth of Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The company has invested over 120 million baht to launch “Zeekr House Primus,” a new flagship showroom on Ratchaphruek Road, while also preparing to expand into Northern Thailand with a new showroom in Chiang Mai, targeting the premium EV segment.
China cutting back fertiliser exports
Published on 19/03/2026
» China is clamping down on fertiliser exports to protect its domestic market, industry sources say, putting an additional strain on global markets already grappling with shortages caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.