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White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment
AFP, Published on 21/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.
Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.
Outsiders shore up cabinet
Published on 20/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has appointed nine non-politicians to his new cabinet, ensuring their expertise will benefit the development of the country during his short-term administration.
SET gains momentum amid orderly rotation
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» Thai shares have been gaining momentum since early September, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand index climbing above 1,300 points amid an orderly rotation involving key sectors including banking, commerce, tourism, electronics and energy. This was in contrast to the recent downturn, when investors did not immediately enter new sectors after unloading stocks, while some also built short positions.
Cambodia expects investment to hold steady despite US tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/09/2025
» Cambodia expects investment to keep flowing into labour-intensive industries across Southeast Asia despite US tariffs due to the cost-competitiveness of the region’s workforce.
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2025
» Thailand has become the world's second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Economist urges funding hike for 3 agencies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/09/2025
» A bank economist wants the new government to increase the budget for three agencies -- the Board of Investment (BoI), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Commerce Ministry -- to stimulate the economy during the administration's limited tenure.
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Published on 17/09/2025
» The robust tourism outlook anticipated for Thailand’s upcoming high season is insufficient to offset the 7% contraction in foreign arrivals so far this year, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Vietnam asks United States to reconsider seafood export ban
Reuters, Published on 16/09/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam has asked the United States to reconsider a decision that could lead to a ban on some Vietnamese seafood exports to the American market starting next year, a potential blow to an economy already hit by US tariffs.
Thai products showcased at China-Asean trade expo
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 16/09/2025
» NANNING: Thailand’s handicrafts and food products are finding fresh demand on the China-ASEAN Mercantile Exchange (Camex) in Guangxi, offering Thai brands new opportunities to connect with local Chinese enterprises.