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China's durian prices drop as Vietnam fills Thai supply gap
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/05/2024
» BEIJING - Durian prices in China - the world's top market for the spiky, pungent fruit typically regarded as a luxury item - have fallen this month as Vietnam gains on Thailand in a heated export rivalry and consumers mind their budgets.
Thai durian export dominance to China threatened by Vietnam
News, Published on 04/05/2024
» Thailand's position as the top exporter of fresh durians to China might be at risk, said an industry source quoted by Xinhua News Agency.
Tepid exports recovery add to Thailand, Vietnam’s currency woes
Published on 29/04/2024
» An unexpectedly weak exports performance in Asia’s emerging economies risks adding pressure to their currencies already hammered by a strong dollar and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot.
Thailand, Vietnam give ties big boost
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/04/2024
» Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to turn their relationship into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the aim of achieving bilateral trade targets, sustainable development strategies, political-diplomatic and defence security cooperation and mutual benefits on people-to-people domains.
Shares dip amid rate uncertainty, high oil prices
Business, Published on 06/04/2024
» RECAP: Shares in Asia declined yesterday, tracking US stocks as interest rate uncertainty, high oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.
Chery to build $800m EV plant in Vietnam
Published on 04/04/2024
» HANOI - The Chinese automaker Chery has signed a joint venture agreement with a local company to set up an $800-million electric vehicle plant, the Vietnamese trade ministry said on Thursday.
Vietnam’s Vinfast focusing on Thailand’s EV market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Vinfast is competing with Chinese car companies to market its EVs in Southeast Asia, aiming to benefit from the Asean Free Trade Agreement (Afta).
Vietnamese rice causes backlash in local markets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2024
» Market mechanisms and an oversupply of rice, especially a certain Vietnamese variety, are contributing to the sharp drop in the rice redemption price for the upcoming farming season, which starts in April, says the Thai Agriculturist Association.
India rice rates extend rally on low supplies; Thai prices ease
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2024
» BENGALURU - Parboiled rice export prices from India extended their record rally this week, driven by tight supplies and firm demand due to higher prices in other hubs, while Thai rates slipped as new supply from fresh harvests trickled in.
Asian shares rebound as chipmakers jump
Published on 20/01/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares rebounded yesterday, buoyed by a rally in global chipmakers, after struggling earlier because of concerns about China's sluggish economic recovery.