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Fund executive suggests 30% cash allocation, as living costs rise
Fund executive suggests 30% cash allocation, as living costs rise
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Thai fund executive urges 30% cash holdings as inflation rises. Higher oil prices and global risks push living costs up, while market volatility and slower growth add pressure.Middle East war hits Thai food exports, with market at risk of 50% slump
Middle East war hits Thai food exports, with market at risk of 50% slump
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Rising freight costs, route disruption and the Hormuz closure are threatening Thai food exports, with shipments to the Middle East forecast to plunge by 50.7%.China says it is ready to work with Russia to ease Middle East tensions
China says it is ready to work with Russia to ease Middle East tensions
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
China says it is prepared to work with Russia to lower tensions in the Middle East, while both sides push for a ceasefire and renewed diplomacy over Hormuz.Oil rises as war disruption deepens and OPEC+ move offers little relief
Oil rises as war disruption deepens and OPEC+ move offers little relief
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Oil prices opened higher as the US-Israeli war with Iran continued to disrupt supply, while OPEC+’s planned output increase offered little immediate reliefTrump gives Iran until Tuesday night to reopen Hormuz
Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to reopen Hormuz
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Trump sets a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of attacks on power plants and bridges if Tehran fails to complyThailand swelters as temperatures soar past 42°C with haze
Thailand swelters as temperatures soar past 42°C with haze
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Thailand braces for extreme heat up to 42°C, with haze and thunderstorms forecast across upper regions, the Thai Meteorological Department warnsJapan PM Takaichi eyes Australia, Vietnam visits amid tensions
Japan PM Takaichi eyes Australia, Vietnam visits amid tensions
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
Japan’s premier is weighing trips to Australia and Vietnam during Golden Week as Tokyo seeks energy security, safer shipping lanes and stronger regional supply chains.Thailand’s PCD orders burn ban in 17 northern provinces over PM2.5
Thailand’s PCD orders burn ban in 17 northern provinces over PM2.5
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
Authorities are urging residents to stop all burning, wear N95 masks and follow air quality updates as PM2.5 and haze continue to hit the North.