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Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/01/2026
» SHANGHAI — The US assault on Venezuela jolted the global commodity markets, sending gold higher and reinforcing the long-term bearish view on crude oil as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions to start 2026.
UK begins ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» LONDON - New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity.
Gold surges as US capture of Venezuelan president spurs safe-haven demand
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2026
» DELHI - Gold prices climbed on Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand.
'Not about condoms': Chinese shrug off contraceptive tax
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» BEIJING - China has made condoms and other contraceptives more expensive as it tries to boost birth rates, but residents in Beijing and analysts say the measure will have little impact.
North Korea says nuclear forces ready for war
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the firing of "cutting-edge" hypersonic missiles to ready Pyongyang's nuclear forces for war, state media reported Monday, saying "geopolitical crisis" made the test even more urgent in a clear nod to this weekend's US attack on Venezuela.
Investment Outlook 2026: Deep Dive into 2026 Investment Trends
Published on 05/01/2026
» As we move past 2025, a year marked by significant economic recalibration, the financial world is signaling major shifts ahead. The critical question for retail investors and portfolio managers alike is: "Where should capital flow?" Analyzing the Investment Trends of 2026 is essential for selecting the right assets based on real data. Here are three key themes to watch for the coming year.
Danish PM calls on US to stop 'threatening' Greenland
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark called on the United States to stop "threatening" Greenland Sunday as President Donald Trump told US media he "absolutely" needed the territory, a day after Washington seized the leader of Venezuela.
A retrospective of 2025's best movies and shows
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/01/2026
» 2025 was a year defined by contradiction in the world of cinema. It was marked by the loss of several influential figures in the entertainment industry, moments that cast a long shadow over the year and reminded us how fragile even the most celebrated creative legacies can be.
Foreign investment must be a priority
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/01/2026
» In addition to short-term stimulus measures to revitalise a subdued economy, the new government should prioritise long-term structural and growth-oriented strategies to lift Thailand's competitiveness, particularly compared with neighbouring countries, says the Thai unit of crypto exchange giant Binance.
Ministry launches new push to tap into 'medical economy'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/01/2026
» The so-called "medical economy" championed by the government is being positioned as a new growth engine for Thailand. Policymakers describe it as a potential game changer for state-owned hospitals struggling under mounting financial pressure.