Thailand bucks up as youths avoiding military service soar
Despite global notes of youths avoiding military service, Thailand’s 2026 draft shows strong turnout with about 30,000 sign-ups, online applications at 105.9%
Singapore imposes cap of two power banks per traveler to
Singapore will cap outbound travelers at two power banks per person to cut fire risk from lithium batteries, starting 15 April. Updates as details emerge. —
Japan power retailers pause onboarding industrial clients
Japan power retailers pause onboarding industrial clients is a temporary measure as major retailers halt new industrial client onboarding while seeking clarity
Former All Blacks Under Fire: revive fading all blacks
David Kirk plans to revive the fading All Blacks brand amid financial turmoil and mediocrity concerns, though specific strategies and timelines remain unclear
Philippines travel surge fares high spread by pre-purchased
The Philippines travel surge fares high have led some travelers to plan only one getaway this year after booking early amid concerns about inflated online
Woodside Restarts LNG and Domestic Gas at North West Shelf
LNG and domestic gas restart Northwest Shelf confirms Woodside’s North West Shelf facility has resumed LNG and domestic gas production after Severe Cyclone
Asian manufacturing activity March expansion
Asian manufacturing activity March expansion shows gains in Korea, Malaysia and Thailand, with China also expanding, amid energy-disruption risks linked to
Japan medicine supply task force formed to secure medicines
The focus is on a Japan medicine supply task force formed by the economy and health ministries to secure medicines and health products amid Middle East-related
Chevron Wheatstone restart impact: Storm delays Australian
Chevron Wheatstone restart impact: storm damage to Wheatstone is affecting restart efforts, contributing to outages at WA LNG facilities amid Tropical Cyclone
Australian west coast port reopening restores iron ore, LNG
The Australian west coast port reopening follows easing cyclone risk, enabling Port Hedland to resume handling iron ore, LNG and other bulk commodities.