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Cambodia says 19% US tariff rate averts collapse of garments manufacturing sector
Published on 01/08/2025
» A tariff rate of 19% on Cambodia's exports to the United States has helped it avert the collapse of its vital garment and footwear sector, allowing the country to remain competitive with its peers, its deputy prime minister told Reuters on Friday.
The world’s biggest passenger planes keep breaking down
Published on 29/07/2025
» The world’s largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic. But keeping the ageing superjumbo safely airborne is becoming an increasingly expensive headache for airlines.
A brotherhood of monarchs
News, Published on 28/07/2025
» The bond between the kingdoms of Thailand and Bhutan was enlivened by a historic state visit by Their Majesties the King and Queen earlier in the year -- a visit that has strengthened the enduring ties.
All eyes on Trump's Aug 1 deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» As global markets continue to digest US President Donald Trump's latest trade announcements, attention now turns to the rapidly approaching Aug 1 deadline that could reshape Southeast Asia's economic landscape.
Tariff talks are unlikely to go as planned
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 24/07/2025
» It is only a week away from the Aug 1 deadline when the 36% reciprocal tariff levied on Thai exports to the US will take effect.
Nok Air rehabilitation proceeding as planned
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2025
» Nok Air expects to exit the rehabilitation process as planned by mid-2028, with less than 400 million baht of debt remaining, and will join the government in offering free domestic air tickets to foreign tourists from September.
SET approves THAI’s return to trading from Aug 4
Published on 23/07/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved the reinstatement of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) on the main trading board from Aug 4, following a long debt restructuring process.
Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?
Oped, Published on 23/07/2025
» Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true. That ancient proverb comes to mind when considering the eagerness of America's trade partners around the world to negotiate deals with US President Donald Trump's administration. Four countries already have, with Indonesia the latest to do so -- and possibly the first to regret it.
Thailand says nearing deal with US to lower 36% import tariff
Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand is close to an agreement with the United States to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports ahead of the Aug 1 deadline, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, who expects trade talks to conclude within days.
Asian shares rise with upbeat data from US
Business, Published on 19/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced as a global rally gained vigour on strong economic data that eased concerns about the US economy. Regional investors also believe central banks may do more to cushion tariff-related pressure on economic growth.