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China believes it is winning Trump's trade war
Oped, Published on 17/07/2025
» The most recent trade talks between the United States and China in Geneva and London provided little more than temporary relief in the conflict between the world's two largest economies. Despite US President Donald Trump's efforts to tout the stopgap measures as a "deal" that benefits America, China reads the scoreboard differently -- and believes it is winning. From its vantage point, it has weathered the storm and emerged more confident, more self-reliant, and more convinced that its long game is paying off.
GFT 2025 to Showcase AI-Driven Textile Innovation
Published on 16/07/2025
» GFT 2025 Prepares to Open a Hub for AI-Driven Embroidery, Sewing, and Printing Technologies for Textiles and Special Fibers
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» BEIJING — While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight United States President Donald Trump's trade war "to the end", its army of social media soldiers are embarking on a more humorous campaign online.
Cheap import challenge
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/08/2024
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and police inspected 11 supermarkets and drugstores selling cheap imported goods in Bangkok earlier this month. The search found more than 1,600 imported items, such as instant noodles, drinks, vitamins, and medical supplies, that did not have the required FDA seals.
Indonesia to impose ‘safeguard’ import duties
Published on 29/06/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia is preparing to impose safeguard duties of 100% to 200% on imports ranging from footwear to ceramics, reviving a plan to protect domestic industries, according to its trade minister.
Design Excellence Award 2024 focuses on soft power
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Department of International Trade Promotion is inviting entries to its Design Excellence Award 2024 competition which focuses on sustainability and inspiration derived from the country’s soft power.
Retail sector still sensitive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Despite higher tourist spending and tax incentives to spur purchases, Thailand's retail industry remains fragile, with an influx of substandard goods from China piling pressure on local entrepreneurs.
Working towards a zero-waste world
Life, Published on 03/12/2021
» When Sarintorn Phansopa's father started his small business collecting used paper almost five decades ago, he didn't realise he would play a big role in making the world a cleaner, greener place.
Vietnam's lockdown ensnares world's clothing giants
AFP, Published on 29/09/2021
» HANOI: From shoes and sweaters to car parts and coffee, Vietnam's strict and lengthy coronavirus lockdown has sparked product shortages among worldwide brands such as Nike and Gap which have grown increasingly dependent on the Southeast Asian nation's manufacturers.