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Dubai finance hub rattled as Gulf banks shut branches over Iran threat
Dubai finance hub rattled as Gulf banks shut branches over Iran threat
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Banks across the Gulf shut branches and moved staff to remote work after drone debris struck near Dubai’s DIFC and Iran warned regional banks could become targetsTAT pushes domestic travel to cushion Middle East fallout
TAT pushes domestic travel to cushion Middle East fallout
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Tourism Authority is preparing crisis measures, airline support and a domestic travel push linked to Let's go halves Plus to offset Middle East disruptionTMD warns of unsettled ‘hot-and-showery’ weather in 34 provinces, including Bangkok
TMD warns of unsettled ‘hot-and-showery’ weather in 34 provinces, including Bangkok
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Thailand’s Meteorological Department says rain is easing across upper Thailand but thunderstorms will persist in 34 provinces, including Bangkok, with isolated heavy downpours possible in the North. The lower Gulf will see 1-2m waves, higher in storm areas.Listed firms post lower sales but higher profit in 2025
Listed firms post lower sales but higher profit in 2025
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Thai listed companies posted a 7.2% drop in sales in 2025, but net profit rose 20.5% on merger gains, restructuring and investment incomeOmbudsman asks Constitutional Court to rule on ballot barcodes breached voting secrecy
Ombudsman asks Constitutional Court to rule on ballot barcodes breached voting secrecy
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Thailand’s Ombudsman has asked the Constitutional Court to rule on whether barcodes and QR codes on February 8 ballots breached secret voting rules and could void the electionOil closes above $100 for second straight day
Oil closes above $100 for second straight day
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Brent crude settled above $100 for a second day as Hormuz disruption deepened, with markets doubting US moves to contain energy prices during the Iran warGold falls again, heading for second weekly decline
Gold falls again, heading for second weekly decline
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Global gold prices dropped again, set for a second weekly loss as a stronger dollar, Iran war tensions and persistent inflation dampen expectations of US rate cutsJapan OKs bills for full coverage of childbirth costs
Japan OKs bills for full coverage of childbirth costs
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The Japanese government adopted at a cabinet meeting on Friday (March 13) bills aimed at introducing a system under which public health insurance will fully cover childbirth costs.French, Indonesian presidents to visit Japan
French, Indonesian presidents to visit Japan
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The French and Indonesian presidents will make their respective official trips to Japan from later this month for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Friday (March 13).Japan announces start of Tomahawk missile deliveries to MSDF
Japan announces start of Tomahawk missile deliveries to MSDF
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday (March 13) that deliveries of US Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Maritime Self-Defence Force have begun.