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Conflict & Security April 3, 2026 282 stories in this edition

‘Plastic bag chaos’: Shortage fears highlight Taiwan’s energy security concerns

The Straits Times Asia / Southeast Asia / 1m ago
‘Plastic bag chaos’: Shortage fears highlight Taiwan’s energy security concerns

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Taiwan is facing a plastic bag shortage due to surging oil prices and global supply chain disruptions, highlighting energy security concerns. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The shortage comes amid a price hike for plastic goods, driven by surging oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.

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