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Many major Japan firms fully accept pay hike demands
Many major Japan firms fully accept pay hike demands
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Many major Japanese companies fully accepted their unions' pay hike demands on Wednesday (March 18), when this year's "shunto" spring labour-management negotiations reached a climax.Japan pump price hits record high of 190.8 yen
Japan pump price hits record high of 190.8 yen
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan surged by 29 yen from a week earlier to a record high of 190.8 yen per litre as of Monday, the industry ministry said Wednesday (March 18).Their Majesties visit Huayxone-Huayxua agricultural centre in Laos
Their Majesties visit Huayxone-Huayxua agricultural centre in Laos
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Their Majesties the King and Queen visited the Huayxone-Huayxua Agricultural Development and Service Centre in Vientiane on March 18, highlighting Thai-Lao cooperation in sustainable agriculture.Anutin calls oil sector talks over vanishing fuel shortages at petrol stations
Anutin calls oil sector talks over vanishing fuel shortages at petrol stations
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Anutin will bring together refiners, traders and other key players in the fuel supply chain to examine supply flows and address shortages reported at some petrol stations, despite official assurances that national stocks remain sufficient.Middle East conflict drives Asia towards coal amid LNG shortages
Middle East conflict drives Asia towards coal amid LNG shortages
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Asian utilities are boosting coal-fired power generation to cut costs and safeguard energy supply, industry officials say, as the US-Israeli war on Iran chokes liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments and soaring prices threaten to suppress LNG demand.Thailand’s 2026 heat index may exceed 52°C, with three regions at highest risk
Thailand’s 2026 heat index may exceed 52°C, with three regions at highest risk
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Thailand’s heat index in 2026 could climb above 52°C, reaching a very dangerous level. The North, Northeast and Central regions face the highest risk.Pheu Thai backs Anutin for PM as Democrats opt to abstain
Pheu Thai backs Anutin for PM as Democrats opt to abstain
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Pheu Thai unanimously backs Anutin Charnvirakul for a second term as prime minister, while the Democrat Party resolves to abstain and calls for debate on PM qualificationsSPC and BJC, warn of soaring costs and urge retailers to build up stocks
SPC and BJC, warn of soaring costs and urge retailers to build up stocks
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Saha Pathanapibul and BJC, two major consumer goods companies, have warned retailers of the impact of unrest in the Middle East, which has driven up raw material, packaging and transport costs and may affect product availability and deliveries.Cabinet orders suspension of overseas study trips as energy prices rise
Cabinet orders suspension of overseas study trips as energy prices rise
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
The Cabinet has instructed all state agencies to suspend overseas study trips in a bid to ease pressure on public finances amid rising energy prices.Phiphat halts Khlong Saen Saep fare rise amid Middle East-linked fuel pressure
Phiphat halts Khlong Saen Saep fare rise amid Middle East-linked fuel pressure
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered tighter oversight of fares after the Khlong Saen Saep boat operator signalled a 1-baht increase this week.