Daily brief
Hitachi and GE Vernova are exploring the construction of small modular nuclear reactors in Southeast Asia, with Thailand and Indonesia identified as potential initial markets. The companies are in discussions with governments and energy firms in the region to advance these plans. This move is part of a broader regional interest in diversifying energy sources.
Iran has threatened strikes on US-linked oil targets, raising fears of a fresh supply shock in global energy markets.
Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto says the country will tighten exports of key commodities like coal and palm oil to boost domestic processing.
Lecturers at four major universities in Singapore are using AI tools to grade students' assignments and provide feedback.
Egg prices in Thailand are set to rise by 6 baht per tray starting March 16, according to the country's Commerce Ministry.