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US tariffs to batter Thai steel industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to deal a blow to the steel market, which is likely to see a decline in steel consumption, says the EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association.
Trump tariff tsunami sinks regional shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell to their lowest level in two months yesterday, extending a global selloff in stocks after US President Donald Trump's latest tariff measures drove investors into safe-haven assets.
Leading by example: Walking the talk on corporate decarbonisation
Business, Wasinee Sivakua , Published on 08/10/2024
» As I write this, monsoon floods continue to batter the northern, northeastern and central Thailand. It is just the beginning – extreme weather is set to be the new normal given the escalating environmental challenges that Thailand has been facing and will continue to face in the upcoming years.
Food event transactions increase by 81%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2023
» The food and beverage trade event Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2023 ended on Saturday and generated up to 120 billion baht in transactions, outstripping the original target of 70 billion baht.
Tasuko-branded products net Superior Taste awards
Business, Published on 19/01/2023
» Cassava flour products under the Tasuko brand, owned by Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE), received 2023 Superior Taste awards for their excellence, meeting the standards set by the International Taste Institute in Belgium.
Oil prices tumble on possible Iran deal, stuttering China economy
AFP, Published on 16/08/2022
» NEW YORK: Oil prices fell Monday on the prospects of a return of Iranian oil to the market and data showing China's economic recovery stuttering under Covid-19 restrictions.
Growth forecast slashed for developing Asia as prices soar
AFP, Published on 21/07/2022
» MANILA: The Asian Development Bank on Thursday slashed its 2022 growth forecast for developing Asia and warned economic conditions could worsen, as the war in Ukraine and supply chain disruptions drive up prices.
Innobic, Aztiq pay $475m to acquire 2 leading firms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/05/2022
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc has made another investment in the pharmaceutical sector with its business partner Iceland-based Aztiq HK Co, jointly acquiring Alvogen Emerging Market Holdings, a major shareholder in Lotus Pharmaceutical and Adalvo, two leading firms in the pharmaceutical industry.
China’s Covid rules batter business confidence: EU Chamber
AFP, Published on 05/05/2022
» BEIJING: China's strict zero-Covid policy has led to a plunge in confidence among European companies operating in the country as supply chains are tangled, revenue projections fall and staff leave, according to a business group survey released Thursday.
Rising caseloads batter travel sentiment
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/01/2022
» The private sector is concerned about travel sentiment after domestic trips mostly stopped because of higher daily Covid caseloads and a lack of purchasing power as living costs hike.