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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.
Ghost in the machine? Rogue communication devices found in Chinese inverters
Reuters, Published on 14/05/2025
» LONDON — United States energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them, two people familiar with the matter said.
Exports see first drop in 8 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2024
» Exports in March contracted by 10.9%, the first decline in eight months, due to the high base last year.
Department clamps down on protected wood shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/06/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has issued two regulations prohibiting the importation of timber, processed wood and wooden artefacts, unless traders hold a certificate of import, in addition to barring phayung (Siamese rosewood) exports.
'Fast Furniture' falls out of fashion
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 20/11/2022
» Americans bought piles of furniture during the pandemic, with sales on desks, chairs and patio equipment jumping by more than US$4 billion (149.3 billion baht) from 2019 to 2021, according to a market data company. And a lot of it won't survive the decade.
Zero plastics is not a practical solution
Asia focus, Published on 13/06/2022
» Few materials have been more widely used than plastic due to its sheer durability, versatility and cost efficiency. Since the first synthetic plastic was produced in 1907, it has made its way into every facet of modern life, from space exploration to keeping food fresh in our kitchens.
Painting with a more diversified palette
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 29/02/2020
» The Tangkaravakoon family is well known in local business circles for TOA Paint Thailand, a maker and distributor of decorative paint and coating products founded by married couple Prachak and Laor Tangkaravakoon.
Kremlin-backed falcon project sparks smuggling fears
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» MOSCOW: A massive Kremlin-backed project to breed and export gyrfalcons, or gyrs, has alarmed scientists as a possible future scheme to smuggle wild birds.
Exports struggle for life
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2019
» Standing between the shoulders of two giants, Thailand has been one of the casualties of brewing trade tensions between China and the US, with tangible effects already manifesting through disappointing export performance.
Wood export rules revisited
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/01/2019
» The government is considering extending its grip on the exports of wood products and mai khud lom -- trees grown to a certain size and dug from the ground to be replanted in other places for landscaping -- to build confidence of trading partners and increase shipments.