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Suphajee sees exports and investment supporting Thai growth
Suphajee sees exports and investment supporting Thai growth
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun expects exports and private investment to support Thailand’s economy despite Q2 GDP growth slowing to 1.9%.Why Thailand will not allow SpaceX full ownership of Starlink operations
Why Thailand will not allow SpaceX full ownership of Starlink operations
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Thailand is drafting new satellite rules but will not allow SpaceX full ownership of a local telecoms business, citing sovereignty and security.Jeeno Thitikul wins Portland Classic for 10th LPGA title
Jeeno Thitikul wins Portland Classic for 10th LPGA title
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul fired an eight-under final round to win the Portland Classic, securing her 10th LPGA Tour title and third of 2026.Humanoids reshape global business as China and US race to scale
Humanoids reshape global business as China and US race to scale
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Humanoid deployments are surging as China leverages its industrial supply chain and the US advances AI in a race towards commercial-scale production.Iran tells US to accept defeat as Hormuz blockade holds
Iran tells US to accept defeat as Hormuz blockade holds
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until Washington accepts defeat, as US petrol prices rise 29% year on year.Gold heads for weekly gain as weaker dollar cools US rate hike expectations
Gold heads for weekly gain as weaker dollar cools US rate hike expectations
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Gold rose towards a weekly gain as a softer dollar and broadly expected US inflation data reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase in September.US vows more pressure on Iran and says blockade can continue indefinitely
US vows more pressure on Iran and says blockade can continue indefinitely
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Washington plans further economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks stall, oil supplies shrink and tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz.Shipping attacks deepen Iran war impasse; Hormuz remains closed
Shipping attacks deepen Iran war impasse; Hormuz remains closed
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Fresh attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Oman and Bab el-Mandeb have dimmed peace hopes, while Iran vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.