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Singapore’s income inequality at record low but concerns linger
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/02/2026
» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s income inequality fell to a record low last year amid lingering cost-of-living concerns, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledging to reduce the gap further.
Investors cheer Vietnam reforms, To Lam re-appointment as Communist Party chief
Reuters, Published on 23/01/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam's foreign and domestic investors have welcomed top leader To Lam's economic reform drive, but his goal of double-digit growth under a model that has been called "market Leninism" looks unrealistic, economists and analysts say.
Rice exports beat 2025 goal on strong year-end demand
Business, Published on 22/01/2026
» Rice exports tallied 7.9 million tonnes in 2025, surpassing the initial goal of 7.5 million tonnes, says the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).
US-EU trade war fears grow amid tariff threat
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 21/01/2026
» If the US and the EU implement tariff barriers against each other, it could cause severe disruptions to global trade, as both are crucial players in the global supply chain and major consumer markets, say economic analysts.
Rice stockpiling under scrutiny
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 20/01/2026
» Rice experts say the stockpile requirement is reasonable for exports, boosts the quality of rice, and ensures the country's food security.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Vietnam to sign deal to export 2.5 million tonnes of rice to Philippines
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2026
» HANOI — Vietnam expects to sign an agreement to export 2.5 million metric tonnes of rice to the Philippines this year, state media reported on Wednesday.
Exports set to expand by 4%
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 13/01/2026
» Thai exports are expected to grow by 2-4% this year due to foreign investment, particularly in the electronics sector, according to the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC).
Geopolitics redraws the trade map
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2026
» Geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela underscore the vulnerability of the global economy and trade to political conflict.
Indian rice exports surge 19% in 2025
Reuters and Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2026
» RAIPUR, India - India’s rice exports jumped 19.4% last year to the second-highest on record after New Delhi lifted all export curbs, making shipments more competitive, government and industry officials said on Saturday.