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Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets
Bloomberg, Published on 17/03/2026
» Even before the war in Iran sparked a surge in energy prices, Malaysia stood out from its Southeast Asian peers as the newfound darling of global investors.
Labubu mania is over. Pop Mart bets it can survive with new toys
Bloomberg, Published on 16/03/2026
» Pop Mart International Group ’s shelves remain packed, but shoppers are no longer fixated solely on the snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls that once sparked hours-long lines and resale frenzies.
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.
The future of audit: Governance safeguards quality and trust in AI era
Business, Lee Boon Teck, Published on 05/03/2026
» Auditing has long been the cornerstone of transparency and accountability in business. For much of its history, it has been a manual craft: imagine auditors working in conference rooms, sifting through piles of paperwork, and validating financial statements. This process, which relied on sampling, involved examining a subset of transactions as a proxy for the organisation's activities -- it was effective but limited by time and scale.
Thailand targets global AI hub status
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/02/2026
» Thailand is uniquely positioned to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure hub as it has already attracted a potential 5 gigawatts of data centre capacity, representing hundreds of billions of baht in infrastructure investment, by leveraging its geopolitical neutrality amid rising international tensions, says the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT).
China's visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/02/2026
» For Choi Yu-jin, a 31-year-old Seoul-based fashion designer, the perfect getaway requires three elements: value, spotless streetscapes and unforgettable flavours. And Shanghai, she says, delivers on all counts.
Online shopping to keep growing at breakneck pace
Business, SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand's e-commerce sector is expected to continue to grow by 15% annually, despite high household debt.
Ministry, Microsoft team up on AI skills
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/11/2025
» The Labour Ministry and Microsoft are partnering to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) skills development for 150,000 Thai workers, helping Thailand to become a creator nation in the AI economy.
War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis
Reuters, Published on 14/11/2025
» When Thailand cut power supply to Myanmar across its western border this year, it intended to curb online scam centres linked to regional networks trafficking hundreds of thousands of people.
Sputtering growth blunts Thai efforts to revive domestic tourism
Bloomberg, Published on 11/11/2025
» The southern Thailand coastal province of Trang boasts lush islands and an emerald cave but has long been overshadowed by neighbouring foreign tourist hotspots Phuket and Krabi.