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Economic toll of war grows
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated on Friday as dwindling hopes of a resolution to the war with Iran kept oil prices aloft, though a US waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude helped keep a floor under losses.
Stocks and bonds drop on oil’s surge, dollar gains
Bloomberg, Published on 09/03/2026
» Crude oil surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 due to escalating hostilities in the Middle East and worsening strains on oil shipping, sending stocks and Treasuries lower.
What's really driving Bitcoin now?
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2026
» Bitcoin, known as a high-risk asset, plummeted 2.64% to US$62,858 during Asian trading hours after US President Donald Trump announced plans to raise global tariffs to 15%, a move that unsettled investors and weighed on equities and other higher-risk assets.
Agency raises alarm over CCTV network threats
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/03/2026
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has warned state agencies to tackle the vulnerability of public CCTV and other critical infrastructure, avoiding potential risk from use by foreign intelligence to attack national security.
Gold advances as dip-buyers enter market despite dollar strength
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — Gold rose, erasing some of the losses in the previous session, as dip-buyers entered a market fraught with risk on the fifth day of war in the Middle East.
AstraZeneca Launches “A.Catalyst Thailand Hub”: AI-Integrated Health Transformation
Published on 26/02/2026
» AstraZeneca (Thailand) Ltd., in collaboration with the public and private sectors, academia, and patient networks, has officially launched the A.Catalyst Network Thailand Hub. This global health innovation network aims to synergise cross-sector potential by leveraging artificial intelligence technology and digital solutions to advance proactive healthcare. The A.Catalyst Network Thailand Hub’s Honourable Advisers comprises experts from diverse fields dedicated to driving innovation for a sustainable healthcare future.
Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
Early Detection Key as Samitivej Pioneers GAAD Screening
Published on 16/01/2026
» Liver cancer remains one of Thailand’s most pressing public health challenges, yet few realise how silently and rapidly it develops. According to Prof. Teerha Piratvisuth, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and President of the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand, liver cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Thailand, but it can often be prevented or treated successfully if detected early.
Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest deaths soar
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests in the country has killed at least 648 people.