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Microsoft backs local AI-driven legal reform
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Microsoft is urging Southeast Asian governments to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through "broad diffusion", warning that emerging economies risk being left behind as the developed world advances rapidly.
Tallying the tariff trade-offs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai goods could offer some much-needed relief for businesses in Thailand, as this rate aligns with the regional average.
Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.
Thai negotiators target EU trade deal by year-end
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai Minister of Commerce says it wants to finalise free trade agreements (FTAs) with the EU and South Korea this year.
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/05/2025
» An international affairs academic and a leading economist are partially optimistic Thailand can reach an agreement with Washington over the latter's stiff reciprocal tariffs, though challenges remain as the levies have already affected the global trading system.
Thai negotiators prepare for US talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/05/2025
» Thailand is preparing for tariff negotiations in Washington, DC, with the US expected to finalise the date of talks, while the initial feedback on Thailand's proposals has been positive, says the commerce minister.
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.
Hong Kong leads Asian shares higher
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/10/2024
» RECAP: Hong Kong stocks led gains among most Asian equities yesterday, but Japanese stocks posted a weekly decline as new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's seemingly shifting stance on interest rates unsettled investors.
All the world's a stage
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/07/2024
» If Thailand wants its creative industry to grow domestically and internationally, all stakeholders must unite and reform the industry from the ground up, according to the soft power development subcommittee.
Free trade talks slated to resume with EU
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand is scheduled to host the second round of talks for the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from Jan 22-26 in Bangkok, with an aim to conclude the negotiations in 2025.