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Risk appetite sapped by trade war worries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/04/2025
» RECAP: Stocks in Asian emerging markets slipped yesterday as anxiety over tariff uncertainty and the broader fallout from an escalating US-China trade war prompted a pullback from riskier assets. But there was relief for regional currencies as the US dollar fell below 100 against a basket of major units for the first time since July 2023.
Trump's trade war: Thailand faces grim economic outlook
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 01/04/2025
» The prospect of Donald Trump's "liberation day" on April 2 has sent tremors through Thailand's economy.
Asian shares rally as Trump softens tone on China
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rallied yesterday after US President Donald Trump said he thought he could reach a trade deal rather than impose tariffs on China.
Sugary drink makers get tax reprieve
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/09/2022
» Manufacturers of sugary drinks have been given more time to adjust their recipes after the government pushed back the latest hike in the excise levy for another six months.
PDPC preps further minor regulations
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/07/2022
» The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) is set to roll out more subordinate regulations to clearly define the practices for Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance to ease concerns among businesses.
Thai solar panel manufacturers win US reprieve
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/06/2022
» Thai solar cell exports have a brighter outlook for at least two years after the Biden administration on Monday announced a two-year pause on imposing any new tariffs on such products made in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Vietnam.
DES Ministry upbeat on rollout of PDPA
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/01/2022
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has expressed confidence there will be no further delay in the full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), slated to take place on June 1, while the Personal Data Protection Committee is expected to be finalised this month.
Xiaomi Wins Court Ruling Halting U.S. Investment Ban
Business, Dan Strumpf, Published on 15/03/2021
» A federal judge has blocked enforcement of the U.S. investment ban on Xiaomi Corp., calling the decision to blacklist the Chinese technology giant "deeply flawed."
Planes, trains, automobiles, feet …
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 20/01/2021
» A steady drive south from New York on the I-95 with minimal breaks will get you to balmy Miami in about 18 hours. It's a long haul on arrow-straight freeways negotiating traffic and, perhaps, a spot of enlivening road rage. But some might ask, "Aren't there easier places to get to with a coconut tree and a pink bikini?" Like Singapore.
Mobile Expo mulls holding off
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/10/2020
» The organiser of Thailand Mobile Expo is considering whether to shelve the country's flagship smartphone trade show next year following a slowdown in the handset market because of the pandemic.