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Thailand does well to secure 19% US tariff, says Prommin
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/08/2025
» Thailand has headed off a major trade conflict after securing a fair 19% US tariff rate with the deal now headed to parliament for approval, said Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
Govt will help exporters weather tariffs
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce will work closely with financial institutions to help Thai exporters weather the impact of the new tariffs imposed on Thai goods bound for the United States.
Tariff may affect Indian tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/08/2025
» After securing solid growth from the Indian tourism market in the last two years while Asian markets stagnated, 2025 is an uncertain year for arrivals from the subcontinent as US tariff rates are expected to have an impact.
Pine Wealth sees upside for Thai equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/08/2025
» Though trade-related tariff risks have eased, the political vacuum remains an uncertainty for the Thai market, while attractive valuations and renewed foreign inflows present upside opportunities, says Pine Wealth Solutions Securities.
Tallying the tariff trade-offs
Business, Published on 04/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai goods could offer some much-needed relief for businesses in Thailand, as this rate aligns with the regional average.
Cambodia 'cosying up to US'
News, Published on 04/08/2025
» Cambodia's efforts to drag the United States into the Thai-Cambodian border conflict are an attempt to build broader support rather than marking a shift away from its close relationship with China, experts say.
Trump sacks data chief over poor job numbers
Published on 02/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has fired a top Labor Department official after the release of unexpectedly weak employment figures, accusing her without evidence of manipulating the figures to make his administration look bad.
Myanmar remains upbeat on trade talks despite 40% Trump tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military government said it remains upbeat on reaching a deal with the US to see a decrease in US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs of 40% on goods from the Southeast Asian country.
Stocks fall as US tariff news sinks in
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off extended to a sixth day as US President Donald Trump boosted tariffs across the world, while two days of solid earnings from megacap tech firms failed to lift sentiment.
Analysts urge caution given US-China trade impasse
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai exports, which is on par with regional economies, is seen as a short-term boost to the investment climate, but policymakers need to address economic risks down the road including the unresolved US-China trade war, pundits say.