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Solo creators face hidden risks as Thailand’s creator economy expands

July 30, 2026

Thailand has an estimated 9–11 million content creators, but solo operators face overlooked risks involving account access, income, and digital inheritance.

Japan expands rice-based plastics as naphtha supply risks grow

July 17, 2026

Middle East disruption is accelerating demand for plant- and rice-derived bags as municipalities and retailers seek more secure domestic material supplies.

Japan weighs restoring naphtha reserves amid Middle East supply risks

THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026

The government is studying storage options and costs as Middle East tensions highlight Japan's heavy dependence on naphtha and crude from the region.

Japan reshapes festival calendar amid heat and heavy rain risks

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026

Festivals and fireworks displays are moving out of midsummer as organisers respond to heatstroke concerns, heavy rain and cancellation risks.

BMA tightens venue safety enforcement with nightly district checks

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026

District directors have been told to inspect venues in person every night and order immediate closures where safety risks are found.

IMF trims global outlook as Middle East war and AI risks linger

THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026

The Fund sees growth slowing to 3.0 per cent in 2026, as oil costs, fractured trade and AI-market expectations threaten the recovery.

Japan warns firms in China over dual-use export control risks

WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2026

Japanese businesses in China are urged to review export-control risks after two Fuji Electric group employees were arrested in Dalian.

Climate crisis reshapes travel choices as weather risks grow in 2026

MONDAY, JULY 06, 2026

Booking.com’s survey of more than 32,500 travellers finds extreme weather, safety and sustainability are driving interest in cooler, less crowded destinations.

Bavi maintains super typhoon strength as forecasts remain uncertain

SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026

Satellite imagery showed winds near Bavi's centre at about 250 kilometres per hour, while forecasts pointed to risks for Guam and Taiwan.

G7 to discuss AI cyber defence standards for financial institutions

THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026

Japan’s Satsuki Katayama warns banks must prioritise system fixes as advanced AI exposes cyber risks and Chinese models move closer.

Indian defence institute chief assesses Japan arms export policy