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Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
AFP, Published on 21/03/2026
» NICOSIA - Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up for the F1 grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the war in the Middle East had other plans.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: March 20-26
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/03/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Myanmar parliament starts president-selection process on March 30
Reuters, Published on 20/03/2026
» Myanmar's parliament will start the process to elect a new president on March 30, officials said on Friday, a vote many analysts expect will be won by the head of the junta that seized power in a coup in 2021.
Kpop boyband BTS to visit 34 cities in a year for comeback world tour 'Arirang'
Reuters, Published on 20/03/2026
» SEOUL - Kpop superstar boyband BTS will embark on a world tour next month to showcase new album Arirang, after marking the end of a more than three-year hiatus for military service with a concert at Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday.
A Labubu film to revive fading craze
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/03/2026
» HONG KONG — Pop Mart International Group Ltd is bringing Labubu to the big screen, betting that a cinematic storyline can revive interest in the quirky toy as sales growth slows and investor enthusiasm wanes.
A Deep Dive into Trading the "Supply Chain Crisis" Theme: Why It Is Your New Opportunity
Published on 20/03/2026
» In an era where the world is interconnected via supply chains, a single event—whether it be war, trade sanctions, natural disasters, or port closures—can instantly create tremors across global financial markets. For traders, this is not "bad news," but a trading theme full of opportunity if one deeply understands the mechanisms of a supply chain crisis. This article will take you on a deep dive into what a Supply Chain Crisis is, which markets it affects, and how to strategise your trades to gain an advantage during periods of high market volatility.
More provinces grapple with fuel shortages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/03/2026
» Fuel shortages have been reported in several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations overnight and "out of fuel" signs becoming a common sight as supply remains tight.
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2026
» The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Impacts of Iran war on Southeast Asia
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/03/2026
» For the most part, Southeast Asia as a region has taken a neutral stance toward the joint attack between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Even the Philippines and Thailand, two formal US treaty allies, have distanced themselves, calling for restraint and de-escalation.
Freedoms fall once more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2026
» Thailand's score on Freedom House's latest "Freedom in the World" report dropped by two points, from 36 to 34. While a two-point slip may seem insignificant, the grade effectively placed the country in the "not free" category -- down from "partly free" in 2024.