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Commerce Ministry defends US maize imports as supply safeguard
Commerce Ministry defends US maize imports as supply safeguard
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The Commerce Ministry says 1 million tonnes of US feed maize will help secure animal-feed supplies, with quotas, high tariffs and domestic buying rules in place to protect farmers.Kia unveils first PBV store in Japan for PV5 electric van sales
Kia unveils first PBV store in Japan for PV5 electric van sales
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Created by Sojitz Corp., Kia PBV Japan will run the Nishitokyo outlet, display four to six vehicles and seek 1,000 sales in fiscal 2026.Japan April bankruptcies climb to 12-year monthly high as costs rise
Japan April bankruptcies climb to 12-year monthly high as costs rise
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Corporate failures in Japan hit their highest April level in 12 years, with price-driven collapses surging as smaller firms came under mounting pressure.Iran war may speed Southeast Asia's nuclear energy planning drive
Iran war may speed Southeast Asia's nuclear energy planning drive
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Experts say risks to Middle East fuel flows are sharpening the case for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, though deployment will take years.Royal Pop arrives as AP and Swatch turn Royal Oak codes into pocket watches
Royal Pop arrives as AP and Swatch turn Royal Oak codes into pocket watches
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Swatch and Audemars Piguet launch Royal Pop, an eight-colour Bioceramic pocket watch collection inspired by Royal Oak and 1990s Swatch Pop.Thai condos gain safe-haven appeal amid global uncertainty
Thai condos gain safe-haven appeal amid global uncertainty
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thai real estate is drawing steady foreign investment as developers target wealthy buyers seeking stability amid global volatility and Middle East conflict.Asia-Pacific Airports Recast as Drivers of Shared Prosperity at Bangkok Summit
Asia-Pacific Airports Recast as Drivers of Shared Prosperity at Bangkok Summit
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
More than 450 aviation leaders convene in Bangkok for ACI's annual regional assembly, with sustainability, digital transformation, and a looming 10-billion-passenger milestone dominating the agendaThai retail confidence falls as panic buying drains April spending
Thai retail confidence falls as panic buying drains April spending
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand’s April retail sentiment index fell 7.2 points as March panic buying, high fuel costs and weaker purchasing power hit salesThailand rebrands hot springs into Asian wellness hub destinations
Thailand rebrands hot springs into Asian wellness hub destinations
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
A draft standard will rank wellness hot springs from natural sites to five-star destinations, integrating Thai medicine, local food and herbs.Airport Fee Rise Will Add Just 0.2% to Ticket Costs, Says AOT Chief
Airport Fee Rise Will Add Just 0.2% to Ticket Costs, Says AOT Chief
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Airports of Thailand defends a June increase in international departure charges, offers airlines a payment deferral, and sets out an ambitious Net Zero and infrastructure modernisation roadmap