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Turning critical minerals into real value
Business, Dr Nalinee Taveesin, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand's newly signed memorandum of understanding with the United States on critical minerals is more than a diplomatic milestone -- it is a potential inflection point for our industrial future.
Thai-Peru pact updated by year-end
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry wants to finalise the upgraded free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and Peru by the end of this year.
Shares advance as more US rate cuts expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian share markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday as expectations for as many as three US interest rate cuts by year-end promised to lower borrowing costs globally, a relief to stressed bond markets and a drag on the dollar.
EV battery recycling set to see sustained growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/08/2025
» Electric vehicle battery recycling could be a promising business, though the EV industry is facing challenges caused by the impact of the US trade policy and an economic slowdown, says management consultancy firm Arthur D Little (ADL).
Clock ticks on US tariff hikes as Trump broadens blitz
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - Time is running short for governments to strike deals with Washington to avert tariff hikes that Donald Trump has vowed against dozens of economies — and the US president continues to expand his trade wars.
Indonesia sees ‘bold’ US trade deal, vows major tariff cuts
Bloomberg, Published on 04/07/2025
» Indonesia is confident it is close to securing a “bold” trade deal with the United States that will span critical minerals, energy, defence cooperation and market access ahead of the looming tariff deadline, according to the nation’s chief negotiator.
Bangkok Bank touts Thai SMEs in Indonesia
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/07/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) stands ready to support Thai medium-sized enterprises expanding to Indonesia, where opportunities are growing across various supply chain industries.
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
AFP, Published on 24/04/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, as nations scramble to source rare earths and coveted metals outside China.
Inside Europe's last 'open-outcry' trading floor
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» LONDON - In an era where computer algorithms automate trading at breakneck speeds, a dwindling number of London's metal traders still conduct business in-person by shouting orders across Europe's last so-called open-outcry trading floor.
Banpu revs up shift away from coal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/03/2025
» Energy conglomerate Banpu Plc continues to reduce investments in coal, aiming to cut its share of earnings to less than half of total revenue in a shift towards sustainable energy development.