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Lesson from India to avoid the middle-income trap
Oped, Arvind Panagariya, Published on 18/03/2026
» Among Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most ambitious goals is to transform his country into a developed economy by Aug 15, 2047 -- the centenary of Indian independence. Given India's growth record over the past two decades, the speed and scale of its infrastructure development in recent years, and the Modi government's willingness to enact large-scale economic reforms, India is likely to become one of the few developing countries to avoid the middle-income trap.
The fire this time is for US climate science
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/03/2026
» In 1953 Ray Bradbury, an American writer, published a book entitled simply Fahrenheit 451. It was a novel about an American fireman in a not-too-distant future who realised that he was doing his job all wrong -- because his job was to burn books, which were banned in that future America. (451°F is the temperature at which paper catches fire.)
Rising costs, empty tanks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/03/2026
» As war between the US–Israel alliance and Iran escalates, the caretaker government's response -- limited to a few warnings, a recommendation for state officials to work from home, and, as usual, fuel subsidies from the State Oil Fund -- appears woefully inadequate.
Top US counterterrorism official quits over Iran war
The New York Times, Published on 17/03/2026
» WASHINGTON — One of the top counterterrorism officials in the United States announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his opposition to the Iran war and what he said was Israel’s influence over the Trump administration’s policies.
Economist signals risk from oil shortages
Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand faces a heightened risk of oil shortages as the country relies more heavily on imported energy than most of its regional peers, according to the research centre of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).
Thai hoteliers jittery over energy prices
Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Hotel operators in Thailand consider high energy prices more troubling than mass cancellations as only one month remains in the high tourism season, resulting in requests for the government to promote domestic travel during the Songkran holiday to help maintain occupancy rates.
50-satang hike in diesel price confirmed
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The pump price of diesel, previously capped at 30 baht a litre, will increase by 50 satang on Wednesday, and will continue to rise gradually to 33 baht to reduce the burden of subsidies, authorities said on Tuesday.
Israel says it has killed Iran’s security chief
AFP, Published on 17/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Israel said on Tuesday that it had killed Iran’s powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic as fresh strikes rocked the Middle East from Tehran to Baghdad.
Emirates flying near-empty jets to Dubai
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/03/2026
» Emirates is operating flights to Dubai that are near-empty in some cases as travellers avoid the Persian Gulf, highlighting the challenges for the world’s largest international airline to restore its network amid a protracted war.
Truckers plan protest at Laem Chabang port
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» Eastern transport operators plan to stage a truck rally at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri on Wednesday, calling on the government to address surging logistics costs driven by rising fuel prices and supply shortages.