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Trump announces steep new tariffs, reviving trade war
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture, reviving his global trade war.
US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian oil purchases
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US tariffs of 50% took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
Northern Thailand tourism operators say Clean Air Act essential
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2025
» Tourism operators in the North urged the government to accelerate issuing the Clean Air Act, as thick smog from neighbouring countries already caused an airline to halt its operations.
Pichai supports decree for swift Securities and Exchange Commission punishment
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/01/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has vowed to push for an emergency decree to grant the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increased authority to punish offenders.
Finance Ministry mulls revival of LTF scheme
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is expected to study resuscitating the long-term equity fund (LTF) scheme as proposed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in a move to improve the sluggish stock market, say analysts.
Crypto trading surges last month after Trump victory
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2024
» Cryptocurrency trading via local digital asset exchanges skyrocketed in November to 97 billion baht, rising 54.7% from the previous month, benefiting from increased crypto investments globally after Donald Trump won the US presidential election earlier in the month.
Malaysia’s firing growth engines to drive ringgit, minister says
Bloomberg, Published on 25/10/2024
» Malaysia is on track for faster economic growth, a narrower fiscal gap and steady prices, setting the stage for sustained currency strength and increased investment, Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
Australia toasts expected end of China wine tariffs
News Agencies, Published on 13/03/2024
» China has proposed removing steep tariffs of more than 200% on Australian wine, according to the country's top listed winemaker, signalling the end could be near to a three-year trade dispute as both countries seek to improve ties.
Chinese ‘patriots’ gang up on local water giant
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Chinese beverage giant Nongfu Spring Co is the latest major brand to come under fire from an online army of nationalist citizens, underscoring the challenges for domestic companies navigating an increasingly patriotic environment.
SET vows tougher rules on short selling, trading
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to raise the market capitalisation requirement for securities eligible for short selling and triple the fines for violators of short selling rules.