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Thailand’s PTT urges calm as fuel demand rises
Thailand’s energy giant PTT has said that a guideline suggesting limits on fuel purchases at its service stations is only a precautionary measure and not a compulsory restriction.
Thailand rations fuel as Middle East war disrupts supply
Thailand has begun implementing fuel rationing at some petrol stations as authorities rush to secure energy supplies following disruptions caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Laos monitors fuel stocks after sudden price spike
Laos has launched nationwide inspections of fuel stations and storage facilities amid concerns about supply disruptions and possible stockpiling.
Lao Airlines raises ticket fees up to 125%
Lao Airlines has announced a sharp increase in fuel surcharges on both domestic and international flights as soaring global energy prices continue to place pressure on the aviation sector.
Japan considers reviving LNG carrier construction
Japan has fallen well behind China and South Korea in shipbuilding volumes, particularly in the production of LNG carriers.
Korea’s Taihan Cable to construct Vietnam high-voltage cable plant
Taihan has started building an extra-high voltage (EHV) cable manufacturing facility in Vietnam, marking its first overseas production base for 400kV-class cables.
India’s Mahindra Susten secures $123mn financing for Rajasthan renewables project
Under the agreement, HDFC Bank will provide structured financing for the project, with NHPC acting act as the offtaker for the facility.
JERA and Kogas ink MoU on LNG cooperation
The world’s largest LNG buyers JERA and Kogas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase cooperation in the LNG sector.
Middle East conflict spurs LNG Canada to increase exports
Shell-operated LNG has stepped up production and cargoes exports as buyers in Asia scramble for supply in the midst of the conflict in the Middle East.
ING: Asia’s outlook under higher oil prices
While inflation risks remain largely manageable at the moment given a low starting point, higher import bills will result in weaker trade balances with some currencies like PHP, THB, INR and KRW more vulnerable.
Honda warns EV strategy rethink could cost up to $15.7bn
The company also warned it may record additional write-downs on investments in China as competition in the market intensifies.
Myanmar trials digital verification for fuel purchases
Myanmar will begin testing a QR code system for fuel purchases in a bid to cut long queues at petrol stations.
Nearly 2,000 Cambodian petrol stations shut amid fuel shortages
Nearly 2,000 fuel stations in Cambodia have temporarily closed due to a shortage of petrol and diesel, prompting government action to stabilise supply.
Iran agrees to provide safe passage to Bangladeshi oil and LNG vessels
Iran has officially agreed to grant safe passage to Bangladeshi oil and LNG ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
India negotiates with Iran for safe passage of fuel carriers
According to a March 12 2026 press briefing by India's Ministry of External Affairs, minister in charge, Dr. S. Jaishankar, has held three separate conversations with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
South Korea firm wins $96mn Australian energy deal
Hyosung Heavy Industries (298040.KS) has finalised a contract worth KRW142.5bn ($96.32mn) to deliver an energy storage system (ESS) for Tangkam BESS in Australia.
Cambodia keeps electricity prices stable despite fuel pressures
Cambodia’s government is absorbing higher electricity production costs to keep power prices stable despite the global fuel crisis.
China connects first privately backed nuclear power unit to grid
China's first generation unit of nuclear power station in eastern Zhejiang that includes minority private investment has been successfully linked to the national power grid.
Hyundai signs Indonesia battery recycling deal with Chinese firm
Hyundai Motor Group (005380.KS) announced on March 12 that it has formalised a preliminary agreement with a Chinese firm to develop a battery recovery network within Indonesia.
Japan nuclear regulator to review deadline for anti-terror facilities
Discussions at the regulator in the coming months will focus on a proposal to start counting the five-year period from the beginning of reactor operations. Such a change would in practice amount to an extension of the current deadline.
Peak Energy acquires nearly 10MW solar portfolio in Singapore
Peak Energy has acquired a solar portfolio with close to 10 megawatts of capacity in Singapore from Maiora Renewable Energy Pte Ltd, a move expected to strengthen the city-state’s domestic renewable power supply and corporate decarbonisation

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