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The future Asean Economic Community
Oped, Published on 01/10/2025
» This year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has launched the bloc's new goal -- New Asean 2045: Our Shared Future and its Strategic Plans. Under this, it is worth reflecting on the words of Vincent Van Gogh: Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
Asean must strengthen cohesion
Oped, Published on 17/09/2025
» Since its founding in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has cultivated a reputation for trust and dialogue that has made the region synonymous with peace, stability, and dynamism. The achievements of our ten member states -- soon to be eleven with Timor-Leste's expected admission later in 2025 -- are rooted in a culture of consensus, open communication, and solidarity. This tradition of cooperation has enabled Asean to manage tensions, prevent conflict, and nurture prosperity across one of the world's most diverse regions.
Challenging Asean digital sovereignty
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 16/09/2025
» Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are busy finalising a draft of a Digital Economic Framework Agreement (Defa) -- this digital framework is hoped to boost regional bloc intra-trade, attract foreign investment, and transform the grouping into a global digital hub. As the current chair, Malaysia is eager to see the world's first such agreement concluded under its leadership.
Shares advance as more US rate cuts expected
Business, Published on 13/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian share markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday as expectations for as many as three US interest rate cuts by year-end promised to lower borrowing costs globally, a relief to stressed bond markets and a drag on the dollar.
Co-payment stimulus ‘likely to be revived’
Published on 06/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has confirmed that it is considering reviving the government’s “Khon La Khrueng” (Let’s Go Halves) co-payment scheme as part of efforts to stimulate Thailand’s slowing economy.
Call to rev up talks on framework pact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/09/2025
» Thailand is urging Asean to accelerate negotiations to finalise its Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa), which is expected to be signed next year.
PM’s Export Award Honours 42 Top Thai Exporters
Published on 29/08/2025
» Exports remain a driving force of Thailand’s economy, a role underscored by the Prime Minister’s Export Award 2025 (PM’s Export Award 2025). Now in its 33rd year, the award ceremony was held at Burachat Chaiyakorn Hall, Ministry of Commerce, under the theme “BRIDGE TO BRILLIANCE: Empowering Success Toward International Growth and Sustainability.”
TED Fund Boosts Innovation with Awards, Partnerships
Published on 25/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 25, 2025 — The Technology and Innovation-Based Enterprise Development Fund (TED Fund) is intensifying efforts to build a comprehensive innovation ecosystem by expanding its TED Fellow mentor network with four new organisations, launching the inaugural TED Fellow Awards 2025, and signing MOUs with two strategic partners—UOB FinLab and Krungsri Finnovate—to enhance funding access and financial expertise for Thai startups, boosting their competitiveness on the global stage.
Breaking down the details of US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following the US implementation on Aug 7 of a 19% reciprocal tariff on imported Thai goods, some questions remain. The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) have clarified some concerns.
Vietnam steps up as a regional leader
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 19/08/2025
» Vietnam wisely chose South Korea to showcase a new strategic-economic partnership in the region, focusing on growing trade, investment, and diplomatic cooperation. As the first country to dispatch a top leader to meet newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, the Hanoi government sends a clear signal to both Northeast and Southeast Asia that South Korea and Vietnam are emerging together as a driving force of regional connectivity and economic growth.