Middle East
How the Iran Conflict Threatens Thailand’s Energy Security and Economy
As a major net importer of oil and gas, Thailand faces a downward revision of its GDP growth forecast to...
Baht Likely to Decline Further Amid Escalating Mideast Tensions
The Thai baht is expected to weaken to 33.50 per US dollar this week due to Middle East conflict, rising...
Southeast Asian Leaders Approve Emergency Strategy to Reduce Impact of Middle East Conflict
ASEAN leaders met in the Philippines to adopt a contingency plan addressing the Iran war's impact, including regional fuel reserves,...
Asia’s Plastic Crisis: How the Iran Oil Shock Disrupts Regional Supply Chains
Asia is in the grip of a deepening plastics emergency as the Iran oil shock chokes off supplies of a...
Middle East War Triggers Biggest Energy Price Shock in Four Years
The war in the Middle East is poised to deliver the most severe blow to global energy markets since Russia’s...
Fire Across the Gulf: How the Iran Conflict is Undermining South Asia’s Economic Stability
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively "functionally impaired" and regional output losses estimated by the UNDP to reach as high...
Thailand’s Strategy to Secure Safe Hormuz Passage for Three Stranded Ships
Thailand secured safe passage for three stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz by employing proactive diplomacy and coordinating with...
Middle East Turmoil Drives Prolonged Natural Gas Surge, Keeping Electricity Costs High for 2+ Years
The Middle East conflict has significantly driven up LNG prices by disrupting supply chains, particularly from Qatar, leading to higher...
