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Japan’s Kumamoto rail lines reopen after earthquake damage
Japan’s Kumamoto rail lines reopen after earthquake damage
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Hisatsu Orange Railway resumes services on a 23.6-kilometre section in Kumamoto, Japan, where July’s quake damaged tracks and platforms.Japan’s Aeon more than triples first-half net profit to 13.3bn yen
Japan’s Aeon more than triples first-half net profit to 13.3bn yen
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Japan’s Aeon affiliate United Super Markets Holdings plans about 100 store closures by fiscal 2030, with some outlets potentially becoming drugstores or My Basket shops.Thai developer wins approval for US$105m industrial park in Vietnam
Thai developer wins approval for US$105m industrial park in Vietnam
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
WHA plans at least US$1 billion in Vietnam’s industrial property over the next five years, with eco-industrial and smart parks as its focus.IMF urges stronger institutions as Thailand faces debt and ageing
IMF urges stronger institutions as Thailand faces debt and ageing
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
IMF Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura urges Thailand to address debt, ageing and climate risks while investing in skills, strengthening institutions and harnessing AI.Thailand's next growth phase hinges on skills and structural reform
Thailand's next growth phase hinges on skills and structural reform
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank meetings, Thai policymakers and economists trace Thailand’s industrial rise and 1997 crisis, calling for skills training, AI adoption and reform.Finland outlines strategy to balance economic security and openness
Finland outlines strategy to balance economic security and openness
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Riikka Purra highlights Finland’s energy strengths and strategic industries, warning that subsidy races disadvantage smaller countries with limited fiscal capacity.TMD forecasts 70% rain coverage in Bangkok on October 13–14
TMD forecasts 70% rain coverage in Bangkok on October 13–14
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Bangkok and nearby provinces face heavy rain and flash-flood risks, while storm waves in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand could exceed 2 metres.Tokenisation Meets AI: Global Finance Leaders Warn of Fragmentation Risks as Digital Markets Advance
Tokenisation Meets AI: Global Finance Leaders Warn of Fragmentation Risks as Digital Markets Advance
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Global leaders from the IMF, MAS, Euroclear, Swift, and Standard Chartered call for common standards, trusted central bank money, and strict safeguards as tokenisation and autonomous AI trading enter live marketsNetflix sees Thailand as a potential creative hub like South Korea
Netflix sees Thailand as a potential creative hub like South Korea
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Netflix has invested about US$200 million in Thailand and urges rights protection, creative freedom and partnerships to take Thai content global.Narongchai maps four pillars and three reforms for Thailand’s next growth era
Narongchai maps four pillars and three reforms for Thailand’s next growth era
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Narongchai Akrasanee says four structural changes built Thailand’s economic foundations over 35 years and urges digital, energy and business reforms for future growth.