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BUSINESS

Iran war punctures strategy of ‘Sell America, Buy Asia’

Bloomberg News, Published on 05/03/2026

» HONG KONG — The war in Iran is forcing investors to reevaluate one of their most profitable stock strategies, leading some to conclude that the “Sell America, Buy Asia” trade has reached an inflection point.

THAILAND

Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgency

Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a stepped-up effort to secure more oil and gas after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off access to about half of Thailand’s regular supply.

WORLD

China sets lowest growth target in decades

AFP, Published on 05/03/2026

» BEIJING - China set its annual growth target at between 4.5% and 5% on Thursday, its lowest figure in decades but at the centre of plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property market.

BUSINESS

Thai inflation negative for 11th straight month

Published on 05/03/2026

» Thailand’s nearly year-long stretch of falling consumer prices may now provide a buffer against potential energy-driven inflation spike, analysts say.

THAILAND

Greening Cement:  TCMA Advances LC3 Innovation for Thailand and ASEAN

Published on 05/03/2026

» Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is accelerating the development of Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), a breakthrough low-carbon cement innovation, in alignment with Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement & Concrete Roadmap. Targeting commercial production by 2030, the initiative supports Thailand’s NDC 3.0 commitment while strengthening regional collaboration across ASEAN.

WORLD

Singapore to ban caged lorries for worker transport from 2027

Published on 05/03/2026

» Singapore will prohibit the use of caged lorries for transporting workers starting next year to mitigate safety risks during accidents or fires, Channel News Asia reported on Wednesday. 

WORLD

Two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, hit by blackout

AFP, Published on 05/03/2026

» HAVANA - A grid failure knocked out power Wednesday to two-thirds of Cuba including Havana, the national electric company UNE said, the latest electricity collapse for residents suffering daily impacts of US-imposed energy restrictions.

BUSINESS

Mideast war weighs on transport costs

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026

» Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to disrupt maritime transport, affecting shipping routes and port operations, which could have spillover effects on global supply chains, according to end-to-end global logistics services provider.

BUSINESS

Baht faces pressure from oil upswing

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/03/2026

» The baht could slide beyond 33 to the US dollar, with high volatility possible if the war in the Middle East is prolonged, forcing Thailand, a net oil importer, to pay a significantly higher import bill, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).

THAILAND

Thailand monitors war impact on medical supplies

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/03/2026

» The Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring potential drug price inflation amid unrest in the Middle East, with possible intervention in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce if necessary.