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Thailand touts $31 billion 'Land Bridge' plan amid Hormuz crisis, courts Singapore
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has given Thailand impetus to advance a longstanding plan to create a logistics link between the Indian and Pacific oceans, with its government on Monday seeking to court Singapore as a potential investor.
Thailand car production up 2.7% y/y in March
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026
» Car production in Thailand rose 2.69% in March from a year earlier to 133,413 units and local sales also increased on stronger demand for electric vehicles, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Monday.
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.
Press holds breath as Trump comes to dinner
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump, famous for his clashes with reporters and denunciations of the “fake news” media, will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday evening — his first time as president.
OpenAI chief apologises for not reporting Canadian mass shooter
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2026
» OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has apologised to the Canadian community of Tumbler Ridge for failing to alert police about a banned account linked to the person who killed eight people in February before taking her own life.
Iran ready with peace offer, says Trump
Reuters and AFP, Published on 25/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump says Iran plans to make an offer aimed at satisfying US demands, as peace talks are expected to resume in Pakistan.
El Nino set to return as early as May
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» GENEVA - The return of El Nino weather conditions are expected from as early as May this year, potentially affecting global temperatures and rainfall patterns, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said.
Asean chair urges Myanmar to free Aung San Suu Kyi, more prisoners
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» MANILA — The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a recent amnesty was a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue.
Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate beyond government reach while US firms seek foreign talent without the headache of stricter visa regulations.
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» SINGAPORE — Global weather forecasters predict a strong El Nino weather phenomenon will build during the second half of 2026, threatening hotter and drier weather across much of Asia, while boosting rains in parts of North and South America.