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Gulf CEO: Trump conveys positive signal on Thai investment in US
Post Reporters, Published on 17/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump has responded positively to the prospect of future Thai investment in the United States, particularly in the energy sector, according to Sarath Ratanavadi, chief executive officer of Gulf Development Plc, who was the sole representative of Thai business at a recent state dinner hosted in Qatar.
Trump caps Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi with dizzying investment pledges
AFP, Published on 16/05/2025
» ABU DHABI — United States President Donald Trump on Friday capped off a Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi that has seen the securing of multi-billion-dollar deals, a US$1.4 trillion investment pledge from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as historic overtures to Syria and renewed optimism over an Iran nuclear deal.
Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» DOHA — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola is smuggled out of Sudan
Business, Richa Naidu and Khalid Abdelaziz of Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» LONDON/DUBAI - Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's candy, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.
Emirates touts bumper Thai business
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2025
» Emirates remains confident in Thailand as its Southeast Asia hub after reporting the most business and first-class passengers flying from the country, which prompted the airline to launch its largest overseas lounge at a Suvarnabhumi airport terminal.
Thailand, Saudis pledge to strengthen trade
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/01/2025
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia have pledged to boost trade cooperation, and are aiming to generate over US$3.5 billion (121 billion baht) from the green economy, agriculture, and service industries.
Global economy chiefs fret over a Trump return as US election draws closer
Reuters, Published on 28/10/2024
» WASHINGTON: Low growth, high debt and escalating wars topped the official agenda at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings, but finance leaders spent much of their energy worrying about the potential impacts of a return of Donald Trump to power in November's US presidential election.
Committee to promote Thai-Saudi ties
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to establish a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to promote trade between the two countries.
Trade route talks meant to bridge Asia-Europe move at two speeds
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2024
» WASHINGTON - An ambitious project to link the emerging industrial powers of South Asia with Europe and beyond is moving at two speeds, illustrating the difficulty of aligning aspirations for one of the world’s longest trade routes during a period of geopolitical turmoil.
PM pitches free trade deal with GCC countries
Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2023
» Thailand intends to have a free trade agreement with member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to promote trade and investment, says government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.