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War creates energy price risks, warn executives
Business, Published on 07/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East could become a prolonged geopolitical risk, with attacks already spreading across the region and likely to persist for more than a month, potentially causing an energy supply shortage, warn capital market executives.
Oil prices surge as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» NEW YORK - Crude prices surged Friday on mounting fears about oil supply disruption amid the Middle East war, while equities retreated on poor US hiring data.
Middle East war a new shock for financial markets
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» The outbreak of war in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with energy prices soaring and stocks sliding, just a year after US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught rattled investors.
PM forms conflict crisis centre
News, Published on 07/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the establishment of a national centre to monitor developments in the Middle East conflict, amid warnings from security officials that the fighting could last longer than a month and potentially widen.
Bhumjaithai coalition faces daunting challenges
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/03/2026
» As the Election Commission (EC) shrugs off legal hassles and proceeds with MP endorsements, the formation of a new coalition government, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the helm, is taking shape.
Binance sees October Bitcoin uptick
Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 07/03/2026
» The Thai unit of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, believes the price of Bitcoin will start to climb by October, suggesting investors trade with caution as escalating tensions in the Middle East could be short-lived.
Singha Estate keeps emphasis on hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/03/2026
» SET-listed Singha Estate plans to maintain its focus on the hospitality business, investing 3-3.5 billion baht to acquire two hotels in Bangkok, the eastern provinces or southern beach destinations as the segment contributed 74% of its total revenue last year.
Asian equities endure worst week since March 2020
Business, Published on 07/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian equity markets steadied on the final trading day of a volatile week, even as the Mideast conflict raged on. With a 6.4% decline, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index had its worst week since March 2020.
Thai oil retailers baulk at order to triple reserves
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/03/2026
» Thailand’s major oil retailers disagree with a government order for them to triple their reserves to ensure a sufficient supply for motorists during the war in the Middle East.
Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limited
Published on 06/03/2026
» SINGAPORE - Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.