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Pinij meets new Chinese envoy to reaffirm bilateral cooperation
Published on 25/08/2025
» China’s newly appointed ambassador to Thailand, Zhang Jianwei, held talks on Thursday with Pinij Jarusombat, former deputy prime minister and current president of the Thai-Chinese Cultural and Relationship Council, to reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
BoI gets extra B10bn to cushion blow of US tariffs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Board of Investment's (BoI) Competitiveness Fund has received additional funding of 10 billion baht to minimise the impact of both US reciprocal tariff policies and new global minimum tax rules from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Heathrow unveils £49 billion expansion plan for third runway
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» LONDON - London's Heathrow Airport on Friday unveiled a £49-billion (US$65 billion) expansion plan, including the costs of building a long-awaited third runway, approved by the government of the United Kingdom (UK) after years of legal wrangling.
Nation edgy as decision day looms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2025
» The new US tariffs are set to have global repercussions and impact various countries unless negotiations for more favourable rates can be achieved prior to Aug 1.
Risks and rewards of Beijing's BRI
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand may play a pivotal role in advancing China's vision of regional connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but scholars caution that while the initiative presents substantial opportunities, it also brings significant challenges.
Economic headwinds dampen outlook
News, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand's economic outlook is worsening amid rising pressure from steep new US tariffs, with business leaders warning that the country risks losing its competitive edge unless urgent policy action is taken.
Express delivery pivots to new markets
Business, Published on 07/07/2025
» Some express delivery operators in Thailand are charting new growth paths to avoid reliance on e-commerce platforms.
Manufacturing Expo 2025 Showcases Global Innovation in Bangkok
Published on 18/06/2025
» BANGKOK, June 18, 2025 – Manufacturing Expo 2025 officially opened today at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), presenting a transformative platform for the future of industry. Organised by RX Tradex, the event is ASEAN’s most comprehensive showcase of machinery and manufacturing technology, featuring seven specialised exhibitions under one roof. Spanning more than 45,000 square metres, the expo brings together over 2,000 leading brands from 30 countries and offers more than 100 insightful seminar sessions for professionals across all sectors.
Vietnam keeps growth target at 8% despite tariff challenges
Published on 05/05/2025
» Vietnam’s prime minister said the nation’s economic growth target remains unchanged this year despite the many challenges it faces, as the threat of US tariffs creates uncertainty for exporters and businesses.
Senate Pushes AI and Data Centre Growth
Published on 31/03/2025
» The Senate Committee on Information, Communication and Telecommunications Technology is expediting its strategy to promote investment in data centres and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen Thailand’s digital economy. The committee has mobilised 71 organisations from the government and private sectors to host a major seminar aimed at exchanging knowledge, identifying challenges, and stimulating the development of domestic data centres. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign technology, enhance national technological capabilities, and accelerate the development of skilled manpower, with a goal of cultivating one million AI professionals.