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Push for development of Thailand into global halal hub
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Thai halal industry, which includes food and tourism, has strong growth potential, according to the Thai Muslim Trade Association (TMTA).
Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest deaths soar
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests in the country has killed at least 648 people.
Indonesia weighs transforming Bali into a regional financial hub
Bloomberg, Published on 13/10/2025
» Indonesia is planning to create a financial hub in tourist hotspot Bali as it seeks to boost its lagging economy by attracting international banks, asset managers and private equity firms, according to people familiar with the matter.
Malaysia's halal system fosters economic growth
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 28/09/2025
» Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is considered a major driving force in the global halal economy, with major export destinations like China, Singapore, the US and Japan, highlighting the country's role as a major supplier of high-quality halal goods.
Thai firms tap into Halal market boom
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 23/09/2025
» This year's edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), welcomed over 45,000 visitors from about 100 countries. The exhibition featured about 2,400 booths set up by participants from over 80 countries which are part of the event's International Sourcing Programme (ISP).
One-stop centre opens to help tariff-hit Thai businesses
Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce has opened a one-stop service centre to help Thai exporters adapt swiftly and maintain their competitiveness in the face of new tariffs imposed by the United States.
Cabinet approves Vitai as next Bank of Thailand chief
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval for Vitai Ratanakorn to be the next governor of the Bank of Thailand, a government official said.
Thailand urged to woo more Muslim tourists
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/07/2025
» As Chinese tourist arrivals plunge, the Thai Muslim Trade Association (TMTA) is calling on authorities and the private sector to position Thailand as a Muslim-friendly destination to attract travellers from the global Muslim population.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Asian stocks climb with focus on Mideast truce
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/06/2025
» TOKYO - Stocks in Asia edged higher as the Israel-Iran truce appeared to hold and Treasury traders ramped up bets for US interest rate cuts.