1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (1658+ words) Countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are recalibrating their tourism strategies, while tour operators have ramped up intra-Asia offerings as airspace restrictions and rising costs weaken long-haul demand. SINGAPORE: When bookings for trips to the Middle East began to drop…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (282+ words) BANGKOK, April 30: Thailand's economy expanded in the first quarter from the previous three months, supported by domestic demand and exports before the Middle East conflict escalated, but activity is expected to slow, the central bank said on Thursday. Economic activity…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (122+ words) Tensions in the Middle East is dragging Myanmar deeper into its energy crisis. The fuel shortage is adding pressure on a country struggling with civil war and the aftermath of a deadly earthquake last year. Neighbouring Thailand is also feeling…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (580+ words) Rising material prices and cautious buyers are weighing on India's property sector, with developers warning of possible price hikes if global uncertainty persists. If the Middle East conflict persists, analysts warn it could push back construction schedules and dampen the…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (387+ words) Hyundai Ioniq 3 electric vehicle is displayed during Milan Design Week, in Milan, Italy, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco MILAN, April 20: Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (588+ words) Organisers are postponing or relocating events amid the uncertainty, while Singapore is drawing attention as a safe and stable alternative. Singapore's MICE sector continues to see steady demand despite global uncertainties. SINGAPORE: Conference halls in Singapore remain busy, but organisers…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (675+ words) The Chinese president vowed that China will play a "constructive role" in promoting peace talks in the Middle East, according to the Xinhua news agency. While Beijing has repeatedly criticised the US-Israeli campaign as illegal, Xi has made few public…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (261+ words) The company has raised fuel surcharges by about 20 per cent, while fare prices have increased between 31 per cent and 40 per cent, it said." Jet fuel prices have risen to up to US$300 per barrel in some markets, and the airline…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (754+ words) In an interview with CNA, Javid Abdelmoneim warned that attacks targeting healthcare facilities and workers are worsening the crisis. Nearly a month into a widening Middle East conflict, the humanitarian toll is deepening, with healthcare systems facing growing strain and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (568+ words) What was expected to be a bumper year for Indian rice exporters " on the back of a strong harvest " has instead been upended by the ongoing war in Iran." NEW DELHI: India's booming rice export trade has been thrown into…...