Showing 1 - 10 of 13,828
China's yuan fit to rival US dollar as global currency if more accessible: economist
Published on 23/05/2025
» China's yuan has the potential to rival a weakening US dollar as a global currency if Beijing liberalises convertibility and access for foreigners, according to a senior Asian economist.
Thailand Hosts APIC 2025, Driving Sustainable Innovation
Published on 22/05/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries, Petrochemical Industry Club (FTIPC) proudly represented Thailand as host of the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2025 (APIC 2025) under the theme “Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity: Action for Planet with Innovation and Collaboration.” Held on 15–16 May 2025 at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok, the event marked the 43rd edition of APIC and the third time Thailand has hosted the prestigious gathering.
China, Asean complete negotiations on upgraded free trade deal
Reuters, Published on 21/05/2025
» HONG KONG — China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have completed negotiations to further refine their free trade area to include the digital and green economy and other new industries, China's commerce ministry said on Wednesday.
SMEs look to each other for funding
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/05/2025
» Small and mid-cap firms are facing greater obstacles in accessing funds through traditional channels, prompting them to forge strategic collaborations and pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to survive the economic turbulence.
Thailand aims to cut US trade gap by $15 billion
Published on 20/05/2025
» Thailand expects to reduce its trade surplus with the United States by as much as $15 billion a year, or one-third, with its recent initiatives to prevent the misuse of origin rules for exports, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Sanofi Leads Regional Effort to Safeguard Flu Vulnerable
Published on 20/05/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand – Sanofi, a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, recently hosted a hybrid symposium titled "Safeguarding High-Risk Groups: The Importance of Flu Prevention and Effective Communication." The event brought together 380 healthcare professionals from across Southeast Asia and India to address the burden of influenza among vulnerable populations and shared strategies for improving health outcomes.
Bangchak Leads SAF Push at ‘Flying Green’ Forum
Published on 20/05/2025
» Thailand’s growing commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took centre stage at the “Flying Green: Thailand’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum”, jointly organised by the Board of Airline Representatives Business Association (BAR) and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore advancements in SAF, including a presentation by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited. Representing the company, Mr Bundit Hansapaiboon, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of the Refinery and Oil Trading Business Group, shared insights from the producer’s perspective in a session titled “Insights on SAF Production, Capabilities and Innovation”. Mr Korakot Chatasingha, President of BAR, and Mr Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways International, delivered the opening remarks at the event, held recently at the Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Building 2, Thai Airways Head Office.
Index dips to lowest level since October 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 89.9 points in April, the lowest level since October 2024, due to a raft of factors ranging from US President Donald Trump's tariff policy to the Songkran holiday, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thailand, Indonesia pledge to boost trade as strategic partners
Published on 19/05/2025
» Thailand and Indonesia pledged to boost trade and investment and cooperate on cyber scam and drug trafficking crackdowns, as Southeast Asia’s two biggest economies elevated ties to a strategic partnership.
Midpoint of Trump tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world
Published on 19/05/2025
» Reports in the coming week may give the fullest reading to date of how major economies are faring with trade disruptions, halfway through US President Donald Trump’s 90-day hiatus on so-called reciprocal tariffs.