Middle East Conflict Sends Fertiliser Costs Soaring for Asia's Rice Farmers
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Surging urea prices driven by Hormuz Strait disruptions are squeezing rice farmers across Asia, threatening to cut yields and deepen food insecurity across the region
AIS Launches Southeast Asia's First 5G-Advanced Network
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Thailand's largest mobile operator unveils next-generation 5G capabilities powered by carrier aggregation and AI, setting a new regional benchmark ahead of the eventual shift to 6G
CMAN Able To Perform Well Amid Global Volatility, Accelerates Expansion into India and ASEAN for Long-Term Growth
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
Chememan Public Company Limited (“CMAN”), a leading world-class producer of lime and lime derivatives products under the “CHEMEMAN” brand, is operating under tough conditions caused by significant geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East. The global economy is grappling with higher energy and logistics costs and supply chain disruptions, as over 20% of oil and gas trade flows through the Persian Gulf.