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State firms warned of reform ahead of OECD membership
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand's state enterprises are being told to prepare for alignment with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) standards, particularly in the area of fair competition.
Indonesian shoemakers fear Trump tariffs despite lower levy
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» BANDUNG — At a leather boot shop in the Indonesian city of Bandung, workers handle an order from Texas but owner Etnawati Melani says she fears such business will dwindle when Donald Trump's tariffs hit exports.
GFT 2025 to Showcase AI-Driven Textile Innovation
Published on 16/07/2025
» GFT 2025 Prepares to Open a Hub for AI-Driven Embroidery, Sewing, and Printing Technologies for Textiles and Special Fibers
China must 'play long game' with trade partners as 'US looks like the big bully': analysts
Published on 13/07/2025
» With US President Donald Trump sending more tariff letters to trade partners, Beijing has stepped up efforts - like rallying its own trade partners - to collectively push back against Washington's trade protectionism.
Shares rise as investors shrug off Trump threats
Business, Published on 12/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian stock markets forged ahead on Friday, as investors saw US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats as more of a strategic move to extract concessions in trade talks now in focus before an Aug 1 deadline.
Economic headwinds dampen outlook
News, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand's economic outlook is worsening amid rising pressure from steep new US tariffs, with business leaders warning that the country risks losing its competitive edge unless urgent policy action is taken.
Rubio says Asia might get 'better' tariffs than others
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Asian nations might get "better" tariff rates than the rest of the world, as he attended Asean talks focused on Washington's trade war.
China urges Southeast Asia to back openness as US tariffs loom
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Southeast Asian nations to uphold openness and cooperation Thursday, delivering a message of inclusivity as United States President Donald Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on nations across the region.
Rubio meets Russia's Lavrov at Asean talks
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday, bringing the war in Ukraine to the sidelines of Asean talks focused on Washington's tariff drive.
Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine lake
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» MANILA — Search teams arrived Thursday at a lake south of the Philippine capital Manila to look for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police, the Department of Justice said.