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Thailand-Vietnam trade target of $25bn set
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 17/05/2025
» Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to promote economic links and work together to boost bilateral trade to US$25 billion a year, from $20 billion now, in the near future, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Chamber eyes quick US talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/05/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce says it sees progress in the trade talks between the US and China, and believes Thailand is prepared for negotiations with America if the discussions can be expedited.
Middle powers in the US-China trade war
Oped, Published on 14/05/2025
» As US tariffs begin to reshape global trade flows, many countries are worried that a tsunami of discounted Chinese goods, originally destined for America, will hit their shores. To keep them out, especially as recessionary pressures mount, some may be inclined to impose their own tariffs on Chinese imports. In that case, China would be cut off entirely from international trade, delivering an unexpected victory for US President Donald Trump, who would undoubtedly claim credit for this new Great Wall.
PM's Vietnam trip marks new era
Oped, Published on 14/05/2025
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra is scheduled to make an official visit to Vietnam from tomorrow to Friday, the first by a Thai prime minister in over a decade.
Thailand showcases potential as one of Asean"s top investors in the US
Business, Published on 13/05/2025
» Washington, D.C. — On May 11, 2025, the opening day of the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., Dr. Nalinee Taveesin, President of Thailand Trade Representatives, led a high-level delegation from both the Thai public and private sectors to the biggest investment conference in the USA. The mission aims to deepen economic cooperation with U.S. partners and showcase the growing capacity of Thai companies to invest and generate employment in the United States.
Timor-Leste's membership divides Asean
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/05/2025
» Timor-Leste's long-awaited bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is in jeopardy. It has encountered unexpected headwinds -- this time from the Philippines. The sudden diplomatic friction stems from Dili's refusal to extradite Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr, a former Filipino congressman accused of terrorism and multiple murders, back to Manila.
Thai PM to visit Vietnam this week
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will visit Vietnam on May 15-16 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with both nations set to upgrade their partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — the highest tier of diplomatic relations Vietnam offers its allies.
Australia and Thailand aim for sustainable trade
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/05/2025
» Thailand and Australia are seeking to reinforce sustainable and stable regional trade, with a focus on increasing the value of automotive exports and maintaining Thailand’s position as the top exporter of pickup trucks to Australia, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Saturday.
Working on our shared values
Oped, Published on 09/05/2025
» The European Union was born from the ashes of the Second World War to break the cycle of wars between historical enemies. On May 9, 1950, French foreign minister Robert Schuman presented a historical declaration proposing to jointly manage, through a single supranational authority, the industries needed to wage war -- coal, iron, steel. The Schuman Declaration was adopted by six countries -- Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; May 9 is since considered the founding day of the EU.
GIP–BlackRock Eyes Strategic Data Hub in Thailand
Published on 08/05/2025
» Bangkok – 7 May 2025 – Thailand continues to attract strong confidence from leading global investors, as a high-level delegation from Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)—a major infrastructure investment group under BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers—paid an official visit to Bangkok.