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More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Read more: More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groupsThe treaty, signed in Hanoi, aims to strengthen global cooperation to fight digital crimes such as child pornography and money laundering.
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PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur
Read more: PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala LumpurThe summit’s theme – Inclusivity and Sustainability – “encapsulates the region’s efforts to build a forward-looking, cohesive, and resilient ASEAN amid geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges”, said Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office.
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Markets tick up but traders wary as Trump tariffs temper rate hopes
Read more: Markets tick up but traders wary as Trump tariffs temper rate hopesTokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul, Manila, Bangkok and Jakarta stocks rose, while Hong Kong was marginally higher.
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India accuses EU, US of double standard over Russian trade
Read more: India accuses EU, US of double standard over Russian tradeIndia said the US still imports Russian goods, such as uranium hexafluoride for use in its nuclear power industry.
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IN FOCUS: Oil giant Petronas’ existential challenge holds deep implications for Malaysia
Read more: IN FOCUS: Oil giant Petronas’ existential challenge holds deep implications for MalaysiaPetronas’ business model is under threat and its monopoly over Malaysia’s hydrocarbon reserves is being challenged by the Sarawak state government. This will have wide economic and political ramifications for the country, say observers.
Thailand
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EEC market weakens as condos tumble
Read more: EEC market weakens as condos tumbleThe housing market in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) continued to soften in 2025, with both demand and supply contracting year-on-year, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
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Bright but patchy outlook for solar push
Read more: Bright but patchy outlook for solar pushStronger promotion of solar power by Thai authorities amid an energy crisis holds promise, but still faces challenges, say industry analysts.
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Diversify energy supply, argue experts
Read more: Diversify energy supply, argue expertsThailand should brace for a prolonged period of energy volatility and intensifying geopolitical rivalry as conflicts in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global oil supplies, experts warn.
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Bangchak scraps fuel purchase limit
Read more: Bangchak scraps fuel purchase limitThe Bangchak energy company has dropped its fuel purchase limit less than a day after introducing the measure.
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Ex-minister Saksayam ‘cleared of false asset declaration’
Read more: Ex-minister Saksayam ‘cleared of false asset declaration’The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed that a petition accusing former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob of deliberately filing a false asset declaration has been dismissed.
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More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Read more: More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groupsThe treaty, signed in Hanoi, aims to strengthen global cooperation to fight digital crimes such as child pornography and money laundering.
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PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur
Read more: PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala LumpurThe summit’s theme – Inclusivity and Sustainability – “encapsulates the region’s efforts to build a forward-looking, cohesive, and resilient ASEAN amid geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges”, said Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office.
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Russian crude imports eyed
Read more: Russian crude imports eyedThe government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.
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War clouds continue to hover over Thai bourse
Read more: War clouds continue to hover over Thai bourseThe Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) ended February with high hopes at 1,528.26 points, up 15% from the month before. The post-election rally continued after the Bhumjaithai Party won convincingly and moved quickly to form a coalition with a solid majority.
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The allure of the self-built home market
Read more: The allure of the self-built home marketAlthough the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.