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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.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 19/03/2026
» PARIS — Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
World’s largest LNG plant suffers extensive damage
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON — A Qatari complex housing the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant suffered “extensive damage” amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf.
US Fed holds rates unchanged over 'uncertain' Iran war implications
AFP, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected Wednesday, in defiance of President Donald Trump as the world's largest economy battles stubborn inflation, weak labor demand and an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.
Thailand eyes gains from global shifts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, coupled with other geopolitical tensions, is prompting businesses worldwide to reconsider their production bases, with many seeking relocation to more stable regions, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets
Published on 17/03/2026
» Even before the war in Iran sparked a surge in energy prices, Malaysia stood out from its Southeast Asian peers as the newfound darling of global investors.
Listed firms post sluggish performances for 2025
Published on 17/03/2026
» Listed Thai companies recorded sluggish performances in 2025 amid an economic slowdown, with total sales falling 7.2% from a year earlier, even though gains from mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, investments and financial instruments drove an increase in net profit.
Trump shows China how to handle Taiwan
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 17/03/2026
» Since returning to office last year, US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran. Meanwhile, he is tightening a noose around Cuba, in the hope that the resulting humanitarian crisis will open the way for a "friendly takeover" of the island by the United States.
The Speak Easy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/03/2026
» One of China's renowned mixologists, Lola Lau has won the Cointreau Margarita Challenge Global Championship and was crowned the China champion for Patron Perfectionists. She was also holding the fort at Hope & Sesame Shenzhen. Lau now travels the world telling stories through liquid tastes.
Thailand considers Russian crude imports
News, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Thai government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.