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Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/09/2025
» Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.
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.
Chinese pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 17 break records amid strong demand
Published on 15/09/2025
» Pre-order sales of Apple's new iPhone 17 series have got off to a robust start in China, shattering previous records despite delays in the shipment of the iPhone Air.
Thai rice prices hit 3-week high on strong baht; Vietnam rates fall on weak demand
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Thai rice export prices rose to a three-week high this week, supported by the baht’s appreciation, while thin demand pushed Vietnamese offers lower.
'Durian express' service to bring Asean fruit to China faster, fresher
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/09/2025
» BEIJING — To get Southeast Asia's coveted durians more quickly into the hands of Chinese consumers, a port operator in the relatively far-flung market of northeastern China is building a transit centre to handle seaborne imports of the pungent, spiky and often pricey fruit.
Tariffs shift Thai business priorities
Business, Published on 29/08/2025
» A wide range of Thai industries face significant challenges from US tariffs, with prolonged economic impacts unfolding gradually.
Hotel tycoon calls for urgent end to border spat
Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia should urgently resolve their border conflict to minimise the hit to business and tourism, says Bill Heinecke, chairman of SET-listed Minor International Plc, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups.
Malaysia makes contingency plans for agriculture exports under EU deforestation rules
Reuters, Published on 27/08/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has contingency plans in place to remain competitive in European markets as it works to avoid being classified as a "standard risk" country under the European Union's (EU) new deforestation rules, the commodities ministry said on Tuesday.
Japanese firms call for stimulus
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/08/2025
» Japanese companies operating in Thailand have voiced concerns regarding the country's prolonged border conflict with Cambodia and sluggish domestic demand, calling on the government to launch new stimulus to prop up the economy.
Thai exports beat forecast in July but growth to slow due to tariffs
Published on 25/08/2025
» Thailand's export growth slowed in July but beat forecasts as shipments accelerated ahead of US tariffs, but growth is set to slow over the rest of the year after those tariffs took effect, the commerce ministry said on Monday.