Daily brief
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a law granting him emergency powers to suspend or reduce the excise tax on oil products. He also stated he is open to reviving stalled negotiations with China on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea.
The ripple effects of ending a fuel price freeze are being felt in Thailand, with the government pledging to use Commerce Ministry tools to manage the situation.
Singapore has deferred the rollout of a sustainable aviation fuel levy on travelers from April 1 to October 1.
Malaysia Airports reports 188 flight cancellations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport over two weeks, citing the Iran war.
Vietjet Air will launch a new direct route connecting Hanoi with Prague.