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Rare earths deal 'ties Thai hands' with US investors
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/11/2025
» The recent controversial rare earths memorandum of understanding (MoU) has forced Thailand to give US investors an edge over other countries in investing in critical minerals projects in the kingdom, an independent analyst said on Monday.
Thai trademark watchdog sharpens its teeth
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified its efforts to protect Thai brands from being opportunistically registered by foreign entities through its Trademark Monitor initiative.
What to know about Trump's tariffs on branded drugs, furniture and other goods
Reuters, Published on 26/09/2025
» WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed a fresh round of punishing tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100% duties on branded drugs and 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks.
Crackdown on unfair online trade practices
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Trade Competition Commission (TCC) is set to launch guidelines for assessing unfair trade practices and actions that constitute a monopoly, reduction or restriction of competition in multi-sided platform businesses, specifically for digital e-commerce.
Trump's doubling of tariffs on Indian imports takes effect, hiking tensions
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2025
» WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI — US President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on goods from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, escalating tensions between the world's two largest democracies and strategic partners.
Bitcoin to baht: digital assets sandbox in offing for foreign tourists
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/08/2025
» The government’s latest initiative allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for spending during their time in the country is expected to boost foreign tourist spending by an additional 10%, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Trump says 'no extensions' to Aug 1 tariff deadline
AFP, Published on 08/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not extend an August 1 deadline for higher US tariffs to take effect on dozens of economies, a day after he appeared to signal flexibility on the date.
Thailand's G-Token a borrowing innovation
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2025
» The current monetary system has long served as a medium of exchange for goods, but encrypted digital information systems are challenging that legacy.
US president repeats tariffs threat to dissuade Brics nations from replacing dollar
Reuters, Published on 31/01/2025
» President Donald Trump on Thursday warned off Brics member countries from replacing the US dollar as a reserve currency by repeating a 100%-tariffs threat he had made weeks after winning the November presidential elections.
Honda-Nissan merger talks gain momentum
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 18/12/2024
» TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co is in talks with its Japanese rival Honda Motor Co to merge, in a deal that would help the ailing company survive, while also creating the world’s third-largest automaker with a better chance of withstanding the industry’s challenges.