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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:
A Deep Dive into Trading the "Supply Chain Crisis" Theme: Why It Is Your New Opportunity
Published on 20/03/2026
» In an era where the world is interconnected via supply chains, a single event—whether it be war, trade sanctions, natural disasters, or port closures—can instantly create tremors across global financial markets. For traders, this is not "bad news," but a trading theme full of opportunity if one deeply understands the mechanisms of a supply chain crisis. This article will take you on a deep dive into what a Supply Chain Crisis is, which markets it affects, and how to strategise your trades to gain an advantage during periods of high market volatility.
Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Published on 20/03/2026
» The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
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.
Freedoms fall once more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2026
» Thailand's score on Freedom House's latest "Freedom in the World" report dropped by two points, from 36 to 34. While a two-point slip may seem insignificant, the grade effectively placed the country in the "not free" category -- down from "partly free" in 2024.
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.
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.
Dairy farmers decry school‑milk quota cut
Published on 19/03/2026
» More than 1,000 dairy farmers rallied at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on Thursday to oppose a draft rule cutting school‑milk quotas for the private sector, saying the move is unfair and threatens their livelihoods.