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Raid has limited impact on US-China talks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2026
» The recent US military operation in Venezuela is unlikely to affect US-China trade negotiations and trigger a renewed trade war this year, as both nations are trying to maintain the negotiation framework until Nov 10, says an analyst.
US-China tariff pause eases trade tension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2025
» The temporary agreement between the US and China to slash the severe reciprocal tariffs imposed on each other and to cooperate to prevent further disruption to the global economy should have a positive impact on trade, according to an analyst.
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
Geopolitical strife threatens recovery
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/08/2022
» Thailand's economy has recovered after the country's reopening but geopolitical conflict remains a threat, according to a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Tensions thwart growth in 2022
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2022
» Geopolitical tensions have pressured Thailand's economic expansion this year, according to Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Uttama gets agencies braced for war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2020
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed all agencies under the ministry to monitor the escalating US-Iran tension and stand ready to roll out measures to shore up economic momentum if needed.
Finance Ministry upbeat on private investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2019
» The Finance Ministry has painted a rosy picture of private investment, forecasting 2020 growth of 4.6%, up from 2.7% predicted for this year.
Uttama says further stimulus ready
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2019
» The Finance Ministry has enough fiscal space available for additional stimulus measures if needed to avert recession, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.
SMEs reel from double whammy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2019
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a double whammy from high operating costs and tight financial liquidity as well as elevated Sino-US trade tension, says Thanavath Phonvichai, vice-president for research at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Apisak expects slower Thai growth in 2019
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/12/2018
» The Thai economy in 2019 will slow down from this year, with the US-Sino trade rift a drag, but growth of 4% is still possible, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.