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Is Thailand's trade safe under Trump?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/03/2017
» If Trump hits China with 45% tariff, Thai exports may gain but exports to China likely to fall & watch out for new Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade from the US.
Asian exporting countries & Trump protectionism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2017
» Big export economies South Korea & Taiwan with big current account surpluses risk being hit by Trump's new policies. Thailand & Singapore also have big current account surpluses.
China's impact on the Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2017
» An increased flow of people & goods between Thailand & China means change & with change there are always costs & benefits, reactions to changes & more change.
Bangkok buses: Customs tax scam, bus delays
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2016
» Scam with Chinese buses declared as Malaysian to save 1.2 million baht per bus, threatens to delay new Bangkok buses & city bus rehabilitation plan.
Trump's win is Asia's economic loss if trade barriers rise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2016
» Asian exporting countries vulnerable having long relied on exports as main driver of growth.
Vietnam's booming economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/08/2016
» If fast growth of 6-7% range continues, Vietnam may become the next Korea. 150% of Vietnam's GDP, and foreign investment 25% of total investment.
Vietnam grabs ASEAN market share in EU trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/06/2016
» Thailand has lost EU market share to Vietnam which is now biggest exporter to US passing Thailand & Malaysia.
Farmer protests if govt joins US trade agreement
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2016
» Farmers nationwide expect to be hurt by US-sponsored TPP trade agreement & threaten to protest if govt joins.
PM Prayut at APEC Summit in Manila
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2015
» PM Prayut pledges to join international efforts to fight terrorism & is committed to economic reform (anti-corruption, SMEs & social protection) to support regional economic cooperation, integration & growth.
US-led TPP trade agreement & Thai auto industry
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/10/2015
» Last-minute compromise gives US automakers 20 more years of tariff protection against low-cost pickup truck imports from Thailand & Asia. Trade deal reached 'in principle'.