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Stocks fall as US tariff news sinks in
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off extended to a sixth day as US President Donald Trump boosted tariffs across the world, while two days of solid earnings from megacap tech firms failed to lift sentiment.
GH Bank eager to explore the high-end mortgage market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Government Housing (GH) Bank is expanding its housing loan market to include the high-end segment, which accounts for 4.5% of its total lending.
Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Central banks caused own woes
News, Published on 02/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's fierce attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have attracted global attention, rattled markets and, perhaps most importantly, sparked debate about the wisdom of central-bank independence -- a complex issue with constitutional and economic implications.
Tariff deal shows Thais ready for ‘new world order’
Published on 01/08/2025
» Economic and trade analysts have warned of a sluggish economy later this year as the impact of the 19% tariff rate imposed on Thailand by the United States takes hold.
Trump unveils slew of new tariffs, punishes Canada
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries -- including a blistering 35% on neighbour Canada -- as he seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.
Pichai says 19% US tariff reflects strong Thai-American ties
Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira viewed the United States’ imposition of a 19% tariff on Thai goods as a reflection of the close and enduring friendship between the two nations.
Commerce Ministry Boosts Exports Amid US Tariff Pressures
Published on 01/08/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), is accelerating efforts to expand export markets in response to US tariff measures by hosting the “Thailand – Global Connect: Seeking New Opportunities Amidst Global Trade Challenges” business matching event. The initiative brought together 156 Thai companies and 135 importers from 29 countries, resulting in over 700 trade negotiations conducted both online and onsite. The event is expected to generate approximately 800 million baht in trade value.
Asia factory outlook at lowest since pandemic on Trump tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2025
» HONG KONG — Manufacturers across Southeast Asia turned the least optimistic about future growth since the depths of the coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic amid United States President Donald Trump’s long tariff rollout, even as activity improved last month.