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Trump pauses higher tariffs for 90 days but hikes China rates
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners including Thailand, while raising duties on China to 125%.
Trump says tariffs on Chinese goods will double to 20%, effective next week
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/02/2025
» NEW YORK — United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US would not only impose his originally outlined 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports beginning on Tuesday, but that these were now being doubled for an effective rate of 20%.
Renewed focus on plastic waste
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2023
» Thailand is pushing ahead with projects to reduce plastic waste as it struggles to reduce sea pollution, especially after efforts slowed during the pandemic.
Thantawan keen to support BCG efforts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/06/2023
» Thantawan Industry Plc, a plastic manufacturer and developer of innovative products, aims to produce more eco-friendly products to support the government's bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development efforts.
BGC acquires Prime for B580m in expansion push
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 02/03/2023
» SET-listed packaging manufacturer BG Container Glass (BGC) has completed the acquisition of Prime Packaging, part of its strategy to become a leader in total packaging solutions.
Breaking down a great idea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2022
» The easing of the pandemic was not only good for the economy, but also a campaign against single-use plastic bags and styrofoam containers.
Green shoots in Phangnga
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2022
» Climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot global issues in recent decades.
BPE puts bourse listing back on the front burner
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/10/2022
» Biodegradable Packaging for Environment (BPE), a Thai manufacturer of food and beverage containers made from agricultural refuse, has resumed a plan to list the company on the stock market as it continues to expand its packaging business.
Looming debt crunch positions Laos as next possible Asia default
Bloomberg, Published on 15/06/2022
» Laos, with dwindling cash reserves and surging inflation, is facing some of the same strains that pushed Sri Lanka to default and threatens Pakistan’s balance of payments.
'My coconut farm looks like a forest'
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 06/06/2022
» Environmental issues such as climate change, plastic pollution, and now the Russia-Ukraine war, have shed light on the importance of food sustainability across the world. Thailand is no exception.