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Asian carriers extend flight cancellations to Middle East amid escalating crisis

Asian carriers extend flight cancellations to Middle East amid escalating crisis

Several Asian airlines, including Cathay Pacific Airways and Singapore Airlines, are extending flight suspensions to the Middle East until the end of this year or into next year, citing ongoing uncertainty.
A glimpse into 2071: Dubai's Museum of the Future

A glimpse into 2071: Dubai's Museum of the Future

World's second richest country expects lower tourism receipts this year due to Middle East war

World's second richest country expects lower tourism receipts this year due to Middle East war

Thailand forecast to see 9% decline in foreign arrivals in second quarter amid high airfares

Thailand forecast to see 9% decline in foreign arrivals in second quarter amid high airfares

Bangkok-based research company Kasikorn Research Center forecasts a 9.2% drop in foreign arrivals to Thailand in the second quarter as Middle East tensions, elevated oil prices and higher airfares weigh on travel demand.
April 15, 2026 | 03:32 pm PT
Air China, Cathay Pacific among carriers raising fares as Middle East war pushes oil past $100 a barrel

Air China, Cathay Pacific among carriers raising fares as Middle East war pushes oil past $100 a barrel

Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday as the war in the Middle East drives up oil prices globally.
April 2, 2026 | 04:19 pm PT
Vietnam asks Iran to prioritize safe passage for its ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Vietnam asks Iran to prioritize safe passage for its ships through the Strait of Hormuz

The Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration (VIMAWA) has urged the Ministry of Construction to request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to work with its Iranian counterpart to support and prioritize the safe passage of Vietnamese vessels and crews through the Strait of Hormuz.
March 30, 2026 | 03:14 pm PT
From palm oil to bottled water, prices surge in Thailand as Middle East war rattles Southeast Asia supply chains

From palm oil to bottled water, prices surge in Thailand as Middle East war rattles Southeast Asia supply chains

Bottled palm oil is one of the first everyday items to get more expensive in Thailand, with one-liter bottles rising around 17% to 53 baht (US$1.62) at retail since the war in the Middle East began disrupting global energy supply chains three weeks ago.
March 23, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
China limits fuel price hikes as oil costs surge

China limits fuel price hikes as oil costs surge

China has limited the amount by which the country’s fuel costs can rise, the government announced on March 23, to mitigate surging oil prices amid a war in the Middle East.
March 23, 2026 | 06:07 pm PT
Australia turns to Singapore for oil and gas as Middle East war chokes Strait of Hormuz

Australia turns to Singapore for oil and gas as Middle East war chokes Strait of Hormuz

Australia and Singapore agreed on Monday to cooperate in ensuring smooth supply chains of oil, LNG and diesel as the two import-reliant nations weather a global energy squeeze caused by the Mideast war.
March 23, 2026 | 01:21 am PT
US approves up to $40M to evacuate Americans from Middle East on charter flights amid travel disruptions

US approves up to $40M to evacuate Americans from Middle East on charter flights amid travel disruptions

The State Department has authorized the use of up to US$40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East because of disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war.
March 11, 2026 | 01:12 am PT
Philippines switches to 4-day work week as Iran war pushes oil prices up

Philippines switches to 4-day work week as Iran war pushes oil prices up

Oil-poor Philippines is to shift to a four-day work week with fuel prices set to rocket up amid the Iran war, President Ferdinand Marcos said.
March 7, 2026 | 06:15 pm PT
Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets

Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the week-old conflict ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping.
March 7, 2026 | 05:47 pm PT
Southeast Asian currencies weaken as oil prices surge amid escalating Middle East tensions

Southeast Asian currencies weaken as oil prices surge amid escalating Middle East tensions

Rising oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East conflict have pushed major Southeast Asian currencies lower against the U.S. dollar this week.
March 7, 2026 | 12:36 am PT
Rich Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears

Rich Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears

Soon after ​the first Iranian missile and drone attacks on Dubai last week, two Indian entrepreneurs based there tried to move more than US$100,000 each from their local bank ‌accounts to Singapore to hedge risk.
March 7, 2026 | 12:36 am PT
Vietnamese exporters adapt to escalating Middle East conflict

Vietnamese exporters adapt to escalating Middle East conflict

Escalating Middle East tension is creating mounting challenges for Vietnamese exporters, requiring them to proactively adapt in order to reduce risks and maintain growth.
March 5, 2026 | 12:21 am PT
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