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Financial planning challenges in Asia
Business, Published on 04/03/2026
» The majority of Asia's middle-class population feels financially anxious and underprepared for retirement, as rising living costs and growing family responsibilities reshape financial priorities across generations, a survey by the regional insurance provider FWD Group has found.
Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, in an overnight operation announced Sunday.
Asian shares poised for best February on record
Business, Published on 28/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as concerns about technology company valuations and geopolitical hotspots weighed on sentiment. But the MSCI Asia Pacific Index has gained 7.1% this month, making it the best February performance on record.
Crime 101: Sad lives by the beach
Published on 27/02/2026
» The title might suggest an introduction to crime, or, for those versed in US culture, a crime film set near US Route 101 in Los Angeles. The latter is correct: Bart Layton's Crime 101 (2026) is a highly stylised thriller that explores the lives of people from different walks of life in the city by the sea.
Krungthai–AXA Life debuts KTAXA Hearts and Health Park project
Published on 27/02/2026
» Krungthai–AXA Life Insurance Pcl has launched the “KTAXA Hearts and Health Park” project, reaffirming its position as a leading life and health insurer and its commitment to sustainability as a green insurer. The initiative aims to promote healthier lifestyles and improve the quality of life of Thai people through the development of accessible public health spaces.
“heygoody.com” wins special award for digital native business
Published on 26/02/2026
» heygoody.com, the digital insurance brokerage platform by Ngern Tid Lor PLC, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR), has won the Special Award for Digital Native Business at the IDC Future Enterprise Awards. The competition is hosted by International Data Corporation (IDC), a leading global provider of market intelligence, advisory services and events for the information technology (IT), telecommunications and consumer technology markets, headquartered in Singapore.
Thai AirAsia pins growth hopes on China, long-haul markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) is targeting 6-9% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, supported by 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor, assuming an optimistic tourism outlook.
Demographics fuel Bangkok Life Assurance's growth drive
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/02/2026
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) expects Thailand's life insurance industry to maintain its growth momentum this year, supported by demographic tailwinds and regulatory flexibility, as the company prepares to increase its exposure to Thai equities and roll out a new long-term care product targeting age-related diseases.
Hong Kong offers buyouts for homes damaged in deadly fire
Published on 21/02/2026
» HONG KONG - Authorities in Hong Kong on Saturday announced a buyout offer for owners who lost their homes in a deadly high-rise housing complex fire, rather than rebuilding the charred apartment blocks as some residents had hoped for.
TIDLOR unveils the story behind its growth amid challenges in 2025 letter
Published on 20/02/2026
» TIDLOR Holdings Public Company Limited (TIDLOR Holdings or TIDLOR) reported quality growth in 2025, with net profit rising 17.4% year-on-year. The performance reflects the group’s strong business fundamentals and adaptability amid a challenging external environment in 2025, spanning economic headwinds, international conflicts and severe natural disasters. As a result, the group extended its profit growth streak for the 16th consecutive year since 2010.