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Ministry to finalise rice deal with China in November
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun will visit China in November to finalise a government-to-government (G-to-G) rice purchase agreement and push for further cooperation on agricultural products.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant off grid; Russia, Ukraine trade blame
AFP, Published on 28/09/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been off the grid for four straight days, Ukraine and Russia said Saturday, blaming each other for attacks on power lines.
Little room for sentiment
Published on 27/09/2025
» Thaksin going to jail may win him and Pheu Thai some sympathy votes, but this is unlikely to transform their fortunes v Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet picks have raised some eyebrows, but observers feel the line-up is aimed at getting things done.
Asian shares dip as Wall Street rally stalls
Business, Published on 27/09/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets retreated on Friday amid end-of-quarter repositioning by investors, after concerns about high valuations and mixed signals from US Federal Reserve officials on interest rates stalled a record-breaking rally on Wall Street.
Moving toward a world of greener steel making
News, Published on 27/09/2025
» Burning coal to generate power is so uneconomical that the Trump administration has resorted to issuing stay-open orders to prop up the dying industry. However, there is one area where coal is still king: in the production of primary iron to make steel.
KResearch Warns Thai Firms on EU Carbon Tax
Published on 26/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 26, 2025 - The European Union (EU) is set to begin collecting a carbon tax under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) early next year. It is expected that related impacts on Thai exports may increase by around Baht 28 billion within 2030. Thailand still awaits the implementation of mandatory domestic measures, but delays in legislation could place Thai businesses at a competitive disadvantage. Most Thai industries continue to emit greenhouse gases above the EU CBAM standards, exposing them to the risk of higher costs. The period from 2025 to 2030 will be a critical turning point, where businesses that begin reducing greenhouse gas emissions early will gain a competitive edge.
Netanyahu set for defiant UN speech as Trump warns on annexation
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to deliver a defiant message to the UN on Friday against a Palestinian state, but faces rare pressure from US President Donald Trump who seeks a deal on Gaza.
Aston Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid, Rangers beaten
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» BIRMINGHAM - Aston Villa ended their winless run by beating Bologna 1-0 to open their Europa League campaign, while Rangers manager Russell Martin's job was placed into peril by a 1-0 home defeat to Genk on Thursday.
The rise of secondary destinations
Oped, Published on 26/09/2025
» As we mark World Tourism Day tomorrow, we're turning the spotlight on one of the unsung heroes of travel -- secondary destinations. This international awareness day gives our industry an opportunity to take a pause and reflect on how travel is evolving. At Agoda, we see the growing popularity of secondary cities as a notable development in the travel market.