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Keeping Asia's growth engine on track
News, Thomas Noto Suoneto & Genevieve Donnellon-May, Published on 28/02/2026
» Asia stands at a decisive crossroads. The region remains the world's most powerful growth engine, with many Asean economies expanding above 5% and Asia-wide growth projected to exceed 4% in 2026 -- well above the global average of roughly 3.1%. Strong domestic demand, rising middle classes, and rapid technological adoption continue to propel the region forward, cementing its role as the central driver of global economic growth.
Graft body hands over gold worth B1.5bn from ex-tax dept boss
Online Reporters, Published on 27/02/2026
» The National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) on Friday handed over a cache of gold bars valued at more than 1.5 billion baht to the Ministry of Finance for forfeiture to the state, following a Supreme Court ruling against former Revenue Department director‑general Satit Rungkasiri in an illicit-wealth case.
Emails to Chinese dancers allegedly threatened Australian PM
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» SYDNEY — A security scare at the Australian prime minister's residence this week was sparked by a bomb threat against an anti-Beijing Chinese dance troupe, the act's hosts said Friday.
AstraZeneca Launches “A.Catalyst Thailand Hub”: AI-Integrated Health Transformation
Published on 26/02/2026
» AstraZeneca (Thailand) Ltd., in collaboration with the public and private sectors, academia, and patient networks, has officially launched the A.Catalyst Network Thailand Hub. This global health innovation network aims to synergise cross-sector potential by leveraging artificial intelligence technology and digital solutions to advance proactive healthcare. The A.Catalyst Network Thailand Hub’s Honourable Advisers comprises experts from diverse fields dedicated to driving innovation for a sustainable healthcare future.
US lingerie magnate says was 'conned' by Epstein
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Retail tycoon Les Wexner told US lawmakers Wednesday he was "conned" by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any knowledge of his crimes, as Democrats pressed him over his decades-long relationship with the notorious sex offender.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Nato 1.0 is dead. Long live Nato 2.0
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 17/02/2026
» Every year about this time, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato), the world's most powerful alliance for the past 77 years, holds a conference in Munich to examine its state of health.