Thailand faces a fresh LNG squeeze as Hormuz crisis pushes prices toward US$28/MMBtu
Thailand is confronting a renewed energy-security challenge as the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz pushes global LNG prices to...
Nadjib Mohamed
New attack on Strait of Hormuz raises risk of a prolonged Asian energy shock
A new maritime attack in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified fears that the disruption to global energy supplies could...
China-ASEAN Joint Investment Council Launched by SOFAZ and Major Sovereign Investment Funds
SOFAZ and leading sovereign wealth funds establish China-ASEAN Joint Investment Council to strengthen relationships, share investment insights, and explore bilateral...
Singapore’s Rise as Southeast Asia’s Gold Clearing Hub
Singapore aims to become Southeast Asia's gold clearing hub, leveraging regional regulatory shifts, neutral trade policies, and advanced infrastructure, while...
ASEAN Must Build Strategic Weight as US-China Rivalry Intensifies
Southeast Asia, caught between US-China rivalry, can no longer rely on diplomatic neutrality. As great-power competition intensifies through trade, technology,...
CIMB Thai Q2 Profit Surges Fivefold on Income Growth and Lower Credit Losses
CIMB Thai's Q2 2026 net profit surged over fivefold to 886.3 million baht, driven by higher operating income and sharply...
Timor-Leste’s Path to ASEAN Membership: A Hard-Won and Heartfelt Victory
Timor-Leste, ASEAN's newest member since 2025, is diversifying beyond oil dependency, attracting foreign investment, and preparing for 2029 ASEAN chairmanship,...
Bank of Thailand keeps interest rate steady at 1% and raises GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 2.3%
The Bank of Thailand kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 1.00%, as anticipated, stating it will keep an eye...
