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Iran's water weapon against Gulf
Oped, Michael Christopher Low, Published on 07/04/2026
» The oil-rich monarchies of the Persian Gulf are often described as petrostates. But the US-Israeli war with Iran has highlighted that they are also saltwater kingdoms, societies whose survival depends on desalination, or converting seawater into potable water at industrial scale.
Hopes for early end to war lift sentiment
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 07/04/2026
» The war in Iran continues with ongoing attacks by both sides, while Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighs on investor sentiment.
Tech-led correction unlikely to be the last
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 28/02/2026
» Following a correction in the US stock market prompted by concerns over high valuations of technology stocks and the potential disruption artificial intelligence (AI) could bring to various businesses, market concerns about a technology and AI bubble have begun to ease.
Why communities pay for mining
Oped, Christopher Rutledge, Published on 19/02/2026
» Last week, policymakers and industry executives of mining companies gathered in Cape Town for the annual African Mining Indaba. They followed a familiar script: governments would court investors, companies would promise jobs and growth, and champagne would flow as speakers tout Africa as indispensable to the global energy transition.
Southeast Asia receives broad support
Business, Maybank Securities (Thailand), Published on 27/12/2025
» Southeast Asian equities ended December with a cautious "risk-on" tone, helped by a softer US dollar and year-end rebalancing, though thin Christmas liquidity exaggerated intra-day swings.
Sentiment improving, but watch for political risk
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 06/12/2025
» Global stock markets have rebounded as the market predicts an 80% likelihood the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its Dec 9-10 meeting, up from less than 40% earlier.
Easing tensions bolster outlook
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 01/11/2025
» Global investor sentiment has improved following an easing of US-China trade tensions after talks on Wednesday between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The 10% reduction of the "fentanyl tariff" on Chinese goods is good news for Beijing as well as US consumers.
Global, regional outlooks rise in October
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 04/10/2025
» Global Market: We expect the global equity market will perform well in October due to the resumption of the US Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle (twice this year and once each in 2026 and 2027), the easing of trade war concerns, lower geopolitical risks and a global economic recovery.
Tariffs shift Thai business priorities
Business, Sathit Talaengsatya, economist at UOB Thailand, Published on 29/08/2025
» A wide range of Thai industries face significant challenges from US tariffs, with prolonged economic impacts unfolding gradually.
UOB helps push towards low carbon economy
Business, UOB Thailand, Published on 06/08/2024
» Large corporations in Thailand have made clear progress towards reducing their carbon footprint in support of the nation's efforts towards a low carbon economy.