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Venezuela topped 2025 global inflation table at 475%
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» CARACAS - Inflation in Venezuela soared to 475% in 2025, the highest in the world, driven by a tightening of US sanctions in the lead-up to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.
Reform mandate meets political reality
Published on 07/03/2026
» The post-election political landscape has entered a delicate new phase after voters endorsed the first step towards constitutional change in a referendum held alongside the Feb 8 general election — a victory claimed by the People’s Party.
Majority oppose SSB voting rule
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» More than 90% of respondents disagreed with the proposed "one person, one vote" rule to elect members of the Social Security Board (SSB) during a recent public hearing. The hearing, which closed on Feb 14, was conducted by the Social Security Office (SSO).
Khon Kaen resorts ordered off reform land
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has ordered the demolition of tourism facilities encroaching on agricultural reform land in Khon Kaen, saying misuse of state land near conservation forests is worsening human–elephant conflict.
UN urges US to probe Iran school strike ‘very quickly’
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» GENEVA - The United Nations rights chief has called for answers after a deadly strike on an Iranian elementary school, as a media investigation concluded the United States was most likely responsible.
Iceland proposes Aug 29 referendum on EU bid
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» REYKJAVIK - Iceland's government on Friday proposed that a referendum be held on August 29 on resuming the country's EU membership talks after they were terminated in 2015.
Thai oil retailers baulk at order to triple reserves
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/03/2026
» Thailand’s major oil retailers disagree with a government order for them to triple their reserves to ensure a sufficient supply for motorists during the war in the Middle East.
Thai Union, SFLEX launch Star Union Packaging hub in Samut Sakhon
Published on 06/03/2026
» Samut Sakhon, Thailand — March 2, 2026 — Thai Union Graphics, in partnership with Starflex Public Company Limited (SFLEX), has officially launched Star Union Packaging, a production hub specialising in high-performance flexible packaging with a strong focus on internationally certified, environmentally friendly food packaging.
Kao’s Laurier Launches New Brand Communication Initiative across Asia
Published on 06/03/2026
» Starting on March 8, Women’s Day, the Kao Corporation will launch a new brand communication campaign in nine Asian countries and regions for its feminine sanitary product brand, Laurier, which is the core of its Asian business.
Hungary and Ukraine feuding over Russian oil
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» BUDAPEST - Kyiv accused Budapest of kidnapping seven of its citizens on Friday, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would use “every means” to pressure Ukraine in an escalating row over stalled Russian oil supplies.