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Thai steelmakers call for stricter manufacturing rules

Thailand's steel sector faces a pivotal moment as domestic producers press the government to accelerate stricter quality controls on induction furnace (IF) steel, which they say is critical to advancing the shift towards electric arc furnace (EAF) and ladle furnace (LF) technologies, in line with global standards.

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China's New Five-Year Plan Preps the Nation for Peak Oil

China's energy strategy has largely shielded it from the fallout of the war in Iran and the resultant closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas trade.

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  • Plan focuses on boosting natural gas reserves and import capabilities.
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