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Far-right French president no certainty despite rise of extremes
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» PARIS - France's local elections show the appeal of political extremes is growing in France, but Marine Le Pen's far-right party is not necessarily poised to win the presidency next year when Emmanuel Macron must step down, analysts said on Monday.
TCMA leads cement transition in landmark push
Published on 23/03/2026
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has marked a significant national milestone in advancing the decarbonisation of Thailand’s cement and concrete industry towards Net Zero 2050. This progress is driven by strong collaboration among government agencies, industry players and international partners under the “Decarbonisation of the Cement and Concrete Sectors in Thailand” project, while accelerating the adoption of technology, innovation and green investment to enhance competitiveness and support long-term economic growth.
Activists press PM on fuel, power relief
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/03/2026
» Fourteen civil society groups have petitioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, calling on the government to urgently cut fuel prices, freeze household gas prices, lower electricity tariffs and curb the cost of essential goods.
Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» TEHRAN — The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting.
Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» WARSAW — Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country's two most popular messenger applications.
Thailand bond outflow hits $1 billion, set for largest since 2022
Bloomberg, Published on 23/03/2026
» Global funds dumped more than $1 billion of Thai bonds this month, putting the market on track for its biggest foreign selloff in four years, as investors exit emerging markets on escalating Middle East tensions.
Dollar gains as investors flee risk on escalating Mideast war
Reuters, Published on 23/03/2026
» TOKYO - The US dollar rose on Monday as escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East conflict curbed risk appetite and lifted demand for safe-haven assets.
Japanese fan-fitted jackets, other workwear a hit with foreign visitors
Kyodo News, Published on 23/03/2026
» Jackets fitted with motorised fans have become popular with laborers during Japan's sweltering summer months, but at one workwear store in Tokyo, it is foreign visitors who are driving sales.
Klatham 'waiting in the wings'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/03/2026
» In Thailand's fluid and transactional political landscape, the emergence of the Klatham Party as a "waiting wing" opposition reflects a calibrated strategy.
AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/03/2026
» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.