Thailand faces a fresh LNG squeeze as Hormuz crisis pushes prices toward US$28/MMBtu

Thailand Business News - Sep 22, 2026

Thailand is confronting a renewed energy-security challenge as the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz pushes global LNG prices to about US$28 per million British thermal units, close to levels seen during the Russia-Ukraine energy shock.

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Tinio slams proposed P37.5-B LGU assistance budget in 2027

Sep 22, 2026

Tinio slams proposed P37.5-B LGU assistance budget in 2027

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio flagged the proposed P37.5 billion budget allocated to the Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (FALGU) in 2027, further describing it as “President’s LGU pork”. Tinio criticized the proposed large sum allocated under the Local Government Support Fund’s FALGU at P37.5 billion,

Busted Iloilo drug suspect yields P2.8-M meth

Sep 22, 2026

Busted Iloilo drug suspect yields P2.8-M meth

ILOILO CITY — Authorities arrested a 32-year-old “high-value” drug suspect and seized some P2.84 million worth of suspected meth during an anti-illegal drug operation late Monday night in the municipality of Estancia, Iloilo. The suspect, identified by police as alias “Dave,” was arrested in his neighborhood in Barangay Poblacion Zone 2 at around 11:09 p.m.

Can Xi and Trump use their leverage to actually make progress?

Sep 22, 2026

Can Xi and Trump use their leverage to actually make progress?

When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the fifth part of a series, Fan Chen and Orange Wang look at the negotiating chips and areas where progress might be made. There will be some powerful bargaining chips on the table when Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet in Washington this week. Both sides have economic and...

Starmer was too 'nasty and tough' towards Putin, Trump says

Sep 22, 2026

Starmer was too 'nasty and tough' towards Putin, Trump says

Mr Trump made the extraordinary remarks while sitting next to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky during a bilateral meeting yesterday.

Gov’t chasing people influencing students to terrorize schools; 4 plans foiled

Sep 22, 2026

Gov’t chasing people influencing students to terrorize schools; 4 plans foiled

MANILA, Philippines — The government is currently going after individuals who have been influencing students to start shooting sprees inside schools, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla saying that they are close to catching one of those behind these efforts. In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Remulla was asked about developments regarding the recent shooting incident

No jackpot winners in Sept. 22 PCSO lotto draws

Sep 22, 2026

No jackpot winners in Sept. 22 PCSO lotto draws

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the jackpots in the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The Ultra Lotto 6/58 winning combination was 18-03-22-20-19-43 for a jackpot of ₱322.26 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. The Super Lotto 6/49

Drug smugglers £13.8m plot foiled after they were forced to pay excess baggage charge

Sep 22, 2026

Drug smugglers £13.8m plot foiled after they were forced to pay excess baggage charge

A court heard some of the bags were so heavy, couriers had to pay an excess charge at Bangkok Airport to put them in the hold.

Donald Trump lashes out at Anthony Albanese's tech agenda - as PM calls for stricter controls

Sep 22, 2026

Donald Trump lashes out at Anthony Albanese's tech agenda - as PM calls for stricter controls

US President Donald Trump has 'totally rejected' any attempt to oversee AI regulation, instead telling world leaders they should work to help change it's name to 'super intelligence.'

Labour MP warns Healey against lowering mansion tax to £1.5million as figures show it would catch double the number of homes

Sep 22, 2026

Labour MP warns Healey against lowering mansion tax to £1.5million as figures show it would catch double the number of homes

Rachel Blake said yesterday she was 'concerned' about Labour's plans to drop the mansion tax threshold from £2million to £1.5million, as it would unfairly target family homes

Marcos declares Nov. 16-18 non-working days in NCR for Asean Summit

Sep 22, 2026

Marcos declares Nov. 16-18 non-working days in NCR for Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Nov. 16 to 18, 2026, as special (non-working) days in the National Capital Region for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits. The event, which will gather leaders from Southeast Asia and other countries, will run from Nov. 10 to 12, with

Go signs reso to remove LPG, kerosene excise

Sep 22, 2026

Go signs reso to remove LPG, kerosene excise

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go signed on Tuesday a resolution removing excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. Go announced in the middle of the DOF’s budget hearing of the Senate finance subcommittee, following Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go’s call to help ease fuel costs in the country as

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