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Vietnam braces for flight cuts from April after China, Thailand ban jet fuel exports
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2026
» HANOI - Vietnamese authorities have warned the country's aviation industry to prepare for potential flight reductions from April after China and Thailand halted exports of jet fuel due to the Iran war, increasing the likelihood of shortages.
Trade officials advised to find new export markets
Business, Published on 16/03/2026
» The caretaker commerce minister has directed commercial attachés to explore new potential markets, as well as actively promote and distribute agricultural products and other promising services in the global market.
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.
Tourism stimulus eyed to address slowdown
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2026
» To mitigate the tourism impact from the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to propose to the cabinet a stimulus measure for the short-haul and domestic markets, as well as setting up a "war room" in collaboration with private operators.
Cathay Pacific to nearly double fuel surcharge on Wednesday as costs surge
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/03/2026
» Cathay Pacific Airways will nearly double its fuel surcharges starting from Wednesday, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East.
MJets buoyant on regional outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/03/2026
» Private jet operator MJets is banking on increasing demand for private jets in the region as it adds new business arms, including an investment in fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities overseas and becoming an authorised dealer for Gulfstream jets in Thailand.
Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/03/2026
» More than 40,000 tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home, aided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's (CAAT) temporary approval for tour operators in the originating countries to send charter flights to retrieve them.
Chat commerce takes off on Line
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/03/2026
» Line Thailand is seeing rapid uptake of "chat commerce" among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as businesses seek to diversify sales channels and reduce reliance on e-marketplaces as they raise commission fees.
Sky ICT, Kasetsart unveil aviation tech lab
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/03/2026
» SET-listed aviation tech company Sky ICT has partnered with Kasetsart University to launch SKY Aviation Lab as part of efforts to develop the nation into an aviation hub.