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BUSINESS

US tech giant Nvidia announces India deals at AI summit

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» NEW DELHI — US artificial intelligence (AI) chip titan Nvidia unveiled tie-ups with Indian computing firms on Wednesday as tech companies rushed to announce deals and investments at a global AI conference in New Delhi.

WORLD

Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East

Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026

» DUBAI — The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from US Department of Justice documents which show that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political ​figures and business leaders across the region.

THAILAND

ITC’s 2025 sales grew to THB 18.2 billion, with THB 3.4 billion in adjusted net profit

Published on 18/02/2026

» Bangkok – 18 February 2026 – i-Tail Corporation PCL (ITC), a global leader in the pet food industry, reported strong full-year 2025 results, with full-year sales in U.S. dollar terms growing by 9.2% year-on-year to USD 554 million, while sales in Thai baht increased to THB 18.2 billion, up 2.8% year-on-year. Adjusted net profit stood at THB 3.4 billion (excluding transformation costs), demonstrating disciplined execution and sustained demand across key markets despite a challenging global economic environment. The board approved a full-year dividend of THB 0.85 per share, representing a payout ratio of 85.6%.

LIFE

The 1 Exclusive marks 5th anniversary with Mastercard

Guru, Published on 18/02/2026

» The 1 Exclusive recently celebrated its 5th anniversary with the launch of “Janice Wong First-Ever Chocolate Edible Art Gallery With Mastercard”, an exhibition hosted at the Mastercard Experience Space at Central Chidlom.

WORLD

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

AFP, Published on 18/02/2026

» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify Wednesday at a groundbreaking social media addiction trial, summoned by lawyers representing a plaintiff who alleges Instagram and other platforms were deliberately designed to make young users addicted.

WORLD

YouTube outage affects 340,000 users, other sites disrupted

Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026

» YouTube was down for nearly 340,000 users, internet monitor Downdetector said, while the streaming site reported an issue with its recommendations system.

BUSINESS

Price swings weigh on Thai silver exports

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 18/02/2026

» Trade policy uncertainties and silver price volatility are creating challenges for Thailand's silver jewellery industry, as buyers are reluctant to place new orders, according to the Thai Silver Exporters Association.

BUSINESS

Thais urged to go global amid volatile markets

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2026

» Global markets will remain volatile as shifting US economic policies, an evolving interest rate cycle, an uneven global recovery, and persistent geopolitical risks normalise market swings, warns Maybank Securities (Thailand).

BUSINESS

Tourism's 2-speed economy

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026

» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.

THAILAND

EU, CIB join forces to fight online fraud

News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026

» The Anti Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) welcomed a delegation from the European Union at a meeting yesterday to expand cross-border investigative networks and enhance international cooperation against online crime.