Thai retailers, suppliers agree to freeze prices of 500 items for one quarter
The Thai Retailers’ Association president said that the price freeze will be evaluated every quarter.
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Why it matters: How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could impact Philippines
The impact of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is slowly but steadily making itself felt in the Philippines.
‘Existential issue for tiny state’: S’pore UN ambassador on sovereignty at UN meeting on Ukraine
Mr Burhan Gafoor also urged members of the General Assembly to vote 'yes' for a resolution deploring Russia.
Singapore will impose export controls on items that can be used as weapons in Ukraine
It will also block certain Russian banks and financial transactions connected to Russia.
SIA suspends flights between Singapore and Moscow with immediate effect
SIA's move comes as the international community continues to crank up pressure on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Japan backs removing some Russian banks from SWIFT
The Japanese government will also provide Ukraine with $100 million in emergency aid, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida added.
Missile hits another vessel with Filipino crew at Black Sea; 1 hurt
The vessel is a Japanese-owned and Panamanian-flagged grain bulk carrier called M/V Nomura Queen.
Budget 2022 debate: Call to explore hydrogen, nuclear power to diversify S’pore’s energy mix
MP Dr Tan Wu Meng raised the idea of Singapore's potential as a hydrogen hub.
Singapore sanctions on Russia unlikely to hurt firms here, but crisis still poses challenges
Analysts say the measures will likely lead to higher costs for companies and worsen supply chain disruptions.
War won’t end Russia-Ukraine row: Cambodia PM
He also urged both countries to hold peaceful negotiations, saying that it was in their mutual interests, thereby achieving “real” peace.