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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.
Oil markets shrug off US military intervention in Caracas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2026
» Global crude oil markets revealed little reaction in the immediate aftermath of the US military operation in Venezuela to detain President Nicolás Maduro on Jan 3, says the Thai Energy Ministry.
Stimulus measures set to revive stocks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/05/2025
» Business executives have expressed optimism that the underperforming Thai stock market could see a significant improvement in the second half of 2025, based on their hopes that the government's stimulus measures have been effectively implemented to address the country's economic weakness.
Sluggish China to keep oil prices low
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/10/2024
» Global oil prices are unlikely to increase in this year's fourth quarter, due in part to the impact of China's sluggish economy on its oil imports, says an analyst at national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Export forecast lowered amid global woes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2023
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has downgraded its export growth forecast for Thailand to 0-1% because of negative factors in both the US and Chinese economies, which are still highly uncertain, as well as geopolitical conflicts.
Airfares could spike after Opec cut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/04/2023
» Airlines are expecting higher airfares than usual during the upcoming low season as oil cartel Opec and its allies announced production cuts.
Emerging markets down but not out
Business, Manraj Sekhon, Published on 19/07/2022
» The inflation genie is out of the bottle and is a multi-layered challenge for policymakers. Rising energy, food and wage costs are combining to raise inflation expectations, which if left unchecked could destabilise the global economy.
DTAC-True merger poses risk to growth
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2022
» The merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) could reduce Thailand’s GDP growth by between 0.05% and 1.99%, depending on the level of collusion by the major operators after the merger takes place, according to a study by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Office expects drop in global oil price
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/04/2021
» The Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) expects global oil prices to decrease after Opec and its allies agreed to increase petroleum production in a cautious move in line with global economic recovery.
Mexico Set to Become World's Largest Legal Cannabis Market
Business, Juan Montes, Published on 31/12/2020
» Mexico is home to the world's most powerful drug cartels, who have terrorized the country for years. But the country is poised to try something different in tackling the gangs by legalizing at least one of their products: marijuana.