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US sets preliminary antidumping duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos

Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026

» ⁠The US Commerce Department ​on Thursday announced preliminary antidumping duties on solar cells and panels imported ​from India, Indonesia and ‌Laos, the latest in a string of tariffs imposed over a decade on solar imports from Asia. 

BUSINESS

Siam Cement set to close Vietnam plant next month

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/04/2026

» Concerns over a raw material shortage in Thailand's manufacturing sector are growing after Siam Cement (SCC) announced a temporary suspension of its Vietnam petrochemical complex because the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing constraints in feedstock procurement.

BUSINESS

Moody's upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2026

» Moody's Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand's sovereign outlook.

BUSINESS

Thailand intensifies AI efforts in bid to close the skills gap

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2026

» Aiming to build artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have forged a partnership to bridge the gap between high-level research and commercial application, while addressing a talent shortage.

BUSINESS

Warner Bros shareholders back $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance

Reuters, Published on 23/04/2026

» BENGALURU - Warner Bros Discovery shareholders on Thursday backed ​the company's proposed US$110 billion merger ‌with Paramount Skydance but cast an advisory vote against executive compensation plans tied to the deal.

BUSINESS

Thai rice prices drop on muted demand; weaker rupee keeps India rates steady

Reuters, Published on 23/04/2026

» Indian rice export prices held steady as a weaker rupee offset higher local paddy prices, while Vietnam export prices remained unchanged and Thai rice prices eased on muted demand for the staple grain.

BUSINESS

More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to higher fuel prices for Labour Day break

South China Morning Post, Published on 23/04/2026

» HONG KONG — The number of Chinese tourists deciding to travel during the five-day Labour Day holiday at the start of next month could rival or exceed last year's headcount despite higher global fuel prices, analysts said, adding travellers were likely to prefer shorter trips to save on transport costs.

BUSINESS

Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/04/2026

» Restaurant-related associations have collaborated to tackle surging energy costs, fluctuations in raw material prices, and digital transformation.

BUSINESS

War risks, rate cuts affect Thai banks’ margins

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2026

» The local banking industry recorded marginal net profit growth in the first quarter of this year, pressured by a decline in net interest income (NII) as conflicts in the Middle East are expected to heighten risks for the sector.

BUSINESS

Caution urged in uncertain market

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2026

» Residential developers should adopt a cautious approach to new launches while strengthening revenue, cash flow and cost management, according to SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).