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South Korea ‘can’t pay’ $350bn to seal US trade deal
Published on 27/09/2025
» SEOUL - South Korea is unable to pay $350 billion upfront in investment in the United States as President Donald Trump suggested under a deal to cut tariffs and is seeking an alternative solution, a presidential adviser in Seoul said on Saturday.
Asian shares dip as Wall Street rally stalls
Business, Published on 27/09/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets retreated on Friday amid end-of-quarter repositioning by investors, after concerns about high valuations and mixed signals from US Federal Reserve officials on interest rates stalled a record-breaking rally on Wall Street.
The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
KResearch Warns Thai Firms on EU Carbon Tax
Published on 26/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 26, 2025 - The European Union (EU) is set to begin collecting a carbon tax under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) early next year. It is expected that related impacts on Thai exports may increase by around Baht 28 billion within 2030. Thailand still awaits the implementation of mandatory domestic measures, but delays in legislation could place Thai businesses at a competitive disadvantage. Most Thai industries continue to emit greenhouse gases above the EU CBAM standards, exposing them to the risk of higher costs. The period from 2025 to 2030 will be a critical turning point, where businesses that begin reducing greenhouse gas emissions early will gain a competitive edge.
Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would put control of the app in the hands of the president's allies.
Thai PM Anutin promises regulatory reform
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/09/2025
» The new government has vowed to implement measures ahead of the next election to restore confidence in the country's capital market, including a regulatory guillotine expected to cut corporate costs by 134 billion baht annually, lifting GDP growth by 0.89% per year.
The rise of secondary destinations
Oped, Published on 26/09/2025
» As we mark World Tourism Day tomorrow, we're turning the spotlight on one of the unsung heroes of travel -- secondary destinations. This international awareness day gives our industry an opportunity to take a pause and reflect on how travel is evolving. At Agoda, we see the growing popularity of secondary cities as a notable development in the travel market.
InnovestX forecast finds reasons to be cheerful
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Thai economy is expected to slow over the next four quarters, resulting in growth of just 1.8% this year and 1.4% in 2026, even though economic stimulus and infrastructure investment announced by the new government could help shore up growth, says InnovestX Securities.
BLS forecasts bourse trade at 1,280-1,300 points in Q4
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is projected to trade in a range of 1,280 to 1,300 points in the fourth quarter this year, supported by a modest corporate earnings recovery but capped by lingering political risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Citi insists investor case for Thailand remains solid
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 25/09/2025
» Thailand's economic doldrums will surely be at the top of the policy agenda for the new government, given lagging growth, weak consumer confidence and rising fears that the strong baht will hurt the country's key export and tourism sectors.