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Beijing signals high hopes for South China Sea 'golden rules' by end of year
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/03/2026
» China has signalled strong optimism for finalising negotiations with neighbouring Asian countries to seal a new institutional framework on contested South China Sea waterways.
Conflict clouds outlook for Thai vehicle exports
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 09/03/2026
» The auto industry could record sluggish car exports this year following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, which also raises inflation concerns if the conflict is prolonged, says Surapong Paisitpatanapong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries and spokesman for its Automotive Industry Club.
Dept mulls easing booze curbs at banquets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has opened public consultation on easing alcohol restrictions at traditional events, including wedding banquets and diplomatic events, in restricted venues.
Women can lead push for growth
Oped, Anisha Chugh, Laura Leonelli Morey & Teresa Zapeta Mendoza, Published on 09/03/2026
» Across the Global South, painful austerity measures such as benefit caps, pay freezes and subsidy cuts have followed donor governments' recent cuts to foreign aid. The policy pivot has had an especially dramatic impact on women -- costing them jobs, services and protections -- and is causing widespread economic hardship in many developing countries.
Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stress
Reuters, Published on 07/03/2026
» Commercial airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them.
Voices from Iran: protests, fear and scarcity
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - From Kurdistan in western Iran to the shores of the Gulf and in Tehran, AFP reporters have spoken to Iranians throughout the week to build a picture of their lives under daily US and Israeli bombardment.
Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» SYDNEY - Australia's online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions to protect children.
Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking 'hostage' bank staff carrying $40mn
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Hungary on Friday of taking "hostage" a group of Ukrainian bank employees who were reportedly transporting US$40 million and nine kilogrammes of gold.
After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back
Bloomberg, Published on 06/03/2026
» After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.
Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdown
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2026
» Thailand faces closer scrutiny over products falsely claiming "Made in Thailand" status that are exported to the US, following a surge in Thai exports to the American market over the past year.