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Iran War Sees Asian Governments Order Work From Home
Several Asian governments implement remote work and energy-saving steps to address fuel shortages caused by Iran war disruptions, with Pakistan mandating half of public workers to stay home.
- Yesterday, several Asian governments ordered public-sector employees to work from home to preserve fuel after the war in Iran closed the Straits of Hormuz and disrupted oil exports.
- A government memorandum cited an urgent need to adopt strict energy conservation measures, prompting officials to use pandemic-era remote-work infrastructure for fuel-saving efforts.
- Thailand's government yesterday told non-frontline public servants to work from home, set air conditioners to 26°C, and urged use of stairs, while the government of the Philippines limited public-sector employees to four office days and Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade urged remote work and cycling.
- Officials warned that fuel shortages could disrupt electricity supply, risking interruptions to public services while datacenter operators face critical shortfalls due to limited diesel generator fuel.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday mandated work from home for half of government workers, urged the private sector to follow, and told universities and higher education institutions to shift classes online.
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From Thailand to Pakistan, these countries are asking people to work from home to deal with fuel crisis
The fuel crisis stemming from the US-Iran conflict is leading countries to adopt work-from-home policies again. Governments, including Thailand and Pakistan, are implementing strategies to conserve fuel and mitigate disruptions caused by rising oil prices and shipping challenges.
Thailand, Vietnam urge work-from-home and energy cuts as Middle East war fuels fuel price surge
BANGKOK, March 10 — Thailand and Vietnam encouraged public employees on Tuesday to work from home and take up other energy-saving measures as the Middle East war disrupted oil supplies and sent fuel prices swinging.Thai authorities said government workers should shift to remote work where possible and asked that government offices set their air conditioners to 26C to conserve energy.“The government wants all sectors to use resources wisely and e…
Thai Cabinet orders work from home, 26°C air-con and halts overseas trips
BANGKOK: Thailand's Cabinet has approved urgent measures requiring government officials to work from home immediately as part of efforts to cope with the energy crisis stemming from tensions in the Middle East.
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