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Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
Kyodo News, Published on 27/04/2026
» Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Preventive Genomics: The Key to Longevity and Cost-Efficient Healthcare
Published on 27/04/2026
» As deaths from critical illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease continue to rise, questions are increasingly being raised about why seemingly healthy individuals with access to quality healthcare remain vulnerable.
Oil climbs nearly 2% as US-Iran peace talks stall
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.
Regional equity investors find little to cheer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares struggled to gain traction on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled US-Iran peace talks gave investors little to cheer.
Honda to halt South Korea car sales
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2026
» TOKYO - Honda Motor said on Thursday it has decided to discontinue its automobile sales operations in South Korea at the year-end, citing changes in the environment surrounding the global and South Korean automobile markets.
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to higher fuel prices for Labour Day break
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/04/2026
» HONG KONG — The number of Chinese tourists deciding to travel during the five-day Labour Day holiday at the start of next month could rival or exceed last year's headcount despite higher global fuel prices, analysts said, adding travellers were likely to prefer shorter trips to save on transport costs.
Russian billionaires’ wealth up 11% despite war and sanctions
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2026
» MOSCOW - Russian billionaires increased their wealth by 11% to a record $696.5 billion over the past year despite the war in Ukraine and the toughest Western sanctions ever imposed on a major economy, Forbes Russia has reported.
Platinum Group unveils The Neighbourhood of Platinum, rebranding The Market to PLATINUM POP
Published on 23/04/2026
» The Platinum Group, Thailand’s leading operator of shopping centres, wholesale and retail businesses, hotels and office buildings, has unveiled a major strategic plan to anchor its presence in the high-potential Ratchaprasong – Pratunam – Ratchaprarop district. The initiative aims to create a new landmark under the concept “The Neighbourhood of Platinum”, elevating the area into a central business district (CBD) mega mixed-use ecosystem in the heart of Bangkok.
More Return share manipulation case moves forward
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/04/2026
» Prosecutors have formally recommended the indictment of the former CEO of More Return Plc and two others accused of manipulating trade in MORE shares the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2022.
Higher pay, leaner benefits eyed for new civil servants
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2026
» The Comptroller-General's Department in collaboration with relevant agencies is exploring guidelines to increase the starting income of newly appointed civil servants as it looks to ease the burden of medical care expenditure.