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Thailand weighs 31–39% excise tax on EVs without local parts
Thailand weighs 31–39% excise tax on EVs without local parts
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
Thailand’s EV board meets on September 10 as officials review excise rates and local content rules, with protection proposed for existing ordersIran threatens wider Gulf restrictions as regional fighting escalates
Iran threatens wider Gulf restrictions as regional fighting escalates
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
Iran’s proposed Gulf exclusion zone adds to shipping fears as Houthi strikes wound 73 in Saudi Arabia and US forces hit Iranian tankers.Liverpool sign five-year Turkish Airlines sponsorship deal
Liverpool sign five-year Turkish Airlines sponsorship deal
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
Turkish Airlines will replace Standard Chartered on Liverpool’s shirts from June 1, 2027, in a five-year deal reportedly worth over £300 millionThailand targets over 68bn baht in medical investment, with MSD pact planned to expand clinical trials
Thailand targets over 68bn baht in medical investment, with MSD pact planned to expand clinical trials
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
An MSD agreement planned for September 9 would expand clinical trials as Thailand pursues drug discounts, technology transfers and local productionHeavy rain shifts south across Thailand, flash-flood warning runs through September 13
Heavy rain shifts south across Thailand, flash-flood warning runs through September 13
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
Bangkok and the South face continued downpours on September 10–13, while a South China Sea low-pressure area could develop into a tropical cyclonePTT and Bangchak raise most fuel prices by up to 0.80 baht a litre
PTT and Bangchak raise most fuel prices by up to 0.80 baht a litre
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
New prices took effect at 5am on September 9, with petrol and gasohol up 0.80 baht a litre and diesel up 0.70 baht, excluding premium gradesOil hits six-week high after Houthi attacks on Saudi sites, Brent US$97.92 and WTI US$93.03
Oil hits six-week high after Houthi attacks on Saudi sites, Brent US$97.92 and WTI US$93.03
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026
Houthi attacks set Saudi oil facilities ablaze and wounded more than 70 people, raising fears of supply disruption beyond the Strait of HormuzJapan’s land ministry plans loans to renovate vacant homes for rent
Japan’s land ministry plans loans to renovate vacant homes for rent
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2026
Investment returns on government funds will support agency lending, with renovated properties intended for families with children and low- and moderate-income households.Japan considers Asian Games entry for North Korean athletes
Japan considers Asian Games entry for North Korean athletes
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2026
About 150 North Korean competitors are expected at the event in Aichi Prefecture under Tokyo’s planned exception to sanctions-related entry restrictions.Labour-shortage bankruptcies reach an August record in Japan
Labour-shortage bankruptcies reach an August record in Japan
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2026
Japan’s overall bankruptcy count rose 3.1% to 830, while restaurant-sector failures jumped 42.8% and liabilities increased 26.5% for a sixth consecutive month.