Day: August 22, 2026

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced a suspension of the issuance of firearm purchase permits on Tuesday, following a tragic school shooting in Bangkok. The decision aims to curb gun violence and prevent future incidents, highlighting the government's response to public safety

CHINA: China's domestic car sales have continued to decline, with a 20.5% decrease in passenger vehicle sales recorded in the first seven months of the year. This downturn is attributed to a strategic shift towards expanding into overseas markets, driven by increased competition

MALAYSIA: Situational Awareness has made a significant $400 million investment in Source Foundry, a chip manufacturing startup supported by Sequoia Capital. The investment comes in the wake of Source Foundry's recent financial struggles, highlighting the firm's strategic move to stabilize and potentially expand

QATAR: A Jetstar and a Qatar Airways aircraft narrowly avoided a collision at Sydney Airport, resulting in a cabin attendant requiring medical attention. The incident, which occurred on the tarmac, prompted immediate braking by the Jetstar pilots to prevent a potential disaster. This

MALAYSIA: South-East Asia is increasingly viewing artificial intelligence (AI) as a beneficial tool for enhancing capabilities, rather than as a threat. More AI users in the region reported being able to produce work that was previously unattainable a year ago, compared to their

MALAYSIA: The US Senate has made significant progress on a landmark cryptocurrency bill, setting the stage for a crucial vote when lawmakers return from their August recess in September. The legislation aims to establish the first comprehensive set of federal regulations for the

CHINA: Shanghai's two main airports have suspended a total of 1,384 flights as Typhoon Dolphin moves closer to the region. The decision comes after Chinese authorities issued a red alert, signaling the severity of the approaching storm. The alert aims to mitigate potential

IRAN: China's inflation has shown signs of cooling as the impact of the oil shock from the ongoing conflict in Iran begins to diminish. This marks the first slowdown since China's producer price index turned positive in March, indicating a potential stabilization in

MALAYSIA: A tragic school shooting in Thailand has left the nation in mourning and reignited debates on school safety and gun control. A teenage suspect reportedly carried out the attack, resulting in multiple casualties. Authorities believe that the teenager had been influenced by

SOUTH KOREA: The South Korean stock market, particularly influenced by the performance of major corporations like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, has shown volatility levels that surpass even that of Bitcoin. This unexpected trend is raising concerns and interest among investors and financial