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SCGD to shut 2 tile plants amid cost surge
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2026
» SCG Décor Plc (SCGD), a producer of decorative surfaces and bathroom products, plans to close two of its four ceramic tile factories in Thailand and suspend new investment in Vietnam, citing the economic fallout from Middle East tensions.
Donald Trump and his tragedy of errors
Oped, Published on 29/04/2026
» It is true, as Alexander Pope once said, that to err is human. But while everyone is fallible, some humans are more prone to error than others. The history of authoritarian and absolutist political rule is rife with figures whose mistakes proved calamitous not just for themselves but for the societies they ruled.
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
Russian oligarch’s superyacht clears Hormuz
Published on 28/04/2026
» A luxury superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, data showed Tuesday, despite the parallel blockades maintained there by the United States and Iran.
UAE quits Opec in blow to global oil cartel
Published on 28/04/2026
» DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
Mitr Phol Ranked World’s No. 1 Sustainable Sugar Producer in 2025 S&P Global CSA
Published on 28/04/2026
» 23 April 2026 – Mitr Phol Group, a leader in sustainable development in the agro-industrial sector, secured the world's No. 1 sustainable sugar producer ranking in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This achievement marks both the Group's highest score since its initial participation in 2018 and the highest among all global sugar producers assessed.
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Published on 28/04/2026
» Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
Cabinet backs power tariff reform, B3 cap on initial 200 units
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» The cabinet has approved measures to ease household electricity costs and push a national energy agenda aimed at mitigating the impact of volatile energy prices, promoting efficient energy use, easing the burden on the public and reducing reliance on imported fuel.
Nations gather for fossil-fuel exit talks
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» SANTA MARTA, Colombia - Representatives of about 50 governments meet in Colombia on Tuesday for the first international talks on phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels, against a backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch.
Iran FM blames US for failure of talks after landing in Russia
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» SAINT PETERSBURG - Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour, with direct negotiations between the warring parties seemingly at an impasse.