Bhumjaithai's Sophon Saram was elected House Speaker on March 15 with 289 votes. The prime ministerial vote and cabinet formation are expected within days, unlocking the NEPC quorum needed for energy policy approvals.
Most Southeast Asian refineries are configured for Middle East medium-sour crude. They cannot easily switch grades, compressing diesel and jet fuel output simultaneously.
Asian local currency bond markets exceeded US$25 trillion in 2024 with limited hedging tools. SGX's upcoming futures contracts aim to close that infrastructure gap.