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Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limited
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2026
» SINGAPORE - Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
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.
Nissan Thailand to Debut New Locally Produced e-POWER Model at 2026 Motor Show
Published on 06/03/2026
» Bangkok, Thailand (5 March 2026) - Nissan Thailand is set to introduce its all-new, locally produced ePOWER model at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, marking the latest expansion of Nissan’s electrified portfolio in the region. Developed specifically to meet the performance expectations, driving conditions, and lifestyle needs of customers in Thailand and ASEAN, the new model features Nissan’s ePOWER technology, bold SUVinspired design, and advanced safety and connectivity features. Produced at the Nissan Thailand Plant, it underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening local manufacturing and delivering electrified products tailored to the Southeast Asian market.
PHD consolidates Menarini Asia-Pacific’s media mandate in the region
Published on 06/03/2026
» Bangkok, March 5, 2026 – Omnicom Media (OM) agency PHD has consolidated Menarini Asia-Pacific’s (Menarini) media mandate in the region following a competitive pitch that began in June 2025.
Indonesia to withdraw from Trump's Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2026
» JAKARTA — Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has reassured local Islamic groups that he will withdraw from United States President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' if the platform does not benefit Palestinians, a government statement said on Friday.
Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Heavy attacks were reported in Tehran on Friday after Israel said it was hitting "regime infrastructure" in a "new phase" of the war it launched with the United States against Iran.
Trump urges Iranian Kurds to attack Iran as war widens
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2026
» DUBAI/WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles.
Paralympics brace for tense opening as Russia comes in from the cold
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» CORTINA D'AMPEZZO (ITALY) - The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on Friday with an opening ceremony clouded by a boycott by several countries in protest at Russian athletes competing under their national flag for the first time since 2014.
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.