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Consolidation Will Define Southeast Asia’s Petrochemical Future
Published on 30/09/2025
» Despite the post-pandemic recovery, the global petrochemical sector has failed to stabilise. Overcapacity, slowing demand growth, and intensifying competition have pushed margins to their lowest levels in more than a decade. Persistent oversupply will remain the dominant challenge through the end of this decade.
Multilateralism seen as a key to success
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/08/2025
» Multilateralism remains a crucial tool for navigating the rapidly changing global order, and Thailand is well-positioned to promote this principle through collaboration with Asian nations and global partners, including the United States, according to former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai.
Embassy notes 3 areas for cooperation
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/06/2025
» The Chinese embassy has highlighted three key opportunities in Thai-Chinese cooperation that can help both countries thrive amid global economic volatility.
Thailand Rises as Logistics Hub Amid Global Shifts
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – The Thai Chamber of Commerce highlights that recent U.S. tariff policies are accelerating foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand and ASEAN, driving a surge in logistics demand. To capitalise on this momentum, Messe Stuttgart, Koelnmesse, and Thai Intralogistics Association (TIA), joined forces to organise a landmark trade fair: LogiMAT & LogiFOOD Southeast Asia 2025, scheduled to take place from 15–17 October 2025 at BITEC Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok. The event aims to position Thailand as a regional logistics hub and propel Southeast Asia to the forefront of intralogistics. Organisers expect 350 exhibitors from Asia and Europe and more than 7,000 trade visitors.
No winners in US trade war
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/04/2025
» The United States' imposition of reciprocal tariffs has drawn global attention. Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Thailand, shared his views on the matter.
Navigating ASEAN-China Trade: Opportunities, Risks, and the Path Forward
Published on 10/02/2025
» As global trade evolves, the ASEAN-China trade relationship has become a vital driver of economic growth in Southeast Asia. Projected to grow at 5.6% annually, trade between the two regions is expected to reach US$558 billion by 2033, creating both opportunities and challenges for ASEAN nations. For Thailand, this growth offers a chance to capitalise on its strategic location and manufacturing strengths while mitigating risks associated with over-reliance on China. Aparna Bharadwaj, Global Leader of the Global Advantage Practice at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), shared her insights on navigating these complexities and preparing for the future of regional trade in an exclusive interview.
Pundits warn of Trump policy risks
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/01/2025
» Thailand should prepare for risks that may arise from the aggressive trade policies of US President-elect Donald Trump, who will be sworn in on Jan 20 for his second term in office, say experts on international affairs.
IRPC Explores Trade and Tech War Impacts in Special Forum
Published on 03/12/2024
» IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC) recently held a high-profile hybrid forum titled “Direction of Trade War and Tech War after the New U.S. Government”, bringing together distinguished experts and key industry leaders to provide critical insights into the evolving global economic landscape.
China-Thailand Railway: A New Era of Connectivity
Published on 23/11/2024
» With the roar of the whistle, a Harmony train loaded with "Made in Anning" departed from Anning North Port, Kunming International Dry Port, China, delivered the goods to Bangkok, Thailand via the China-Laos-Thailand Railway, and finally arrived at Ranong by road transportation. Meanwhile, another freight train loaded with Thai fruits also departed from Larang, passing through Vientiane, Laos, and finally arriving in Anning, Yunnan Province.
APAC Micro-MNCs Confident in Digital Trade Future
Published on 06/09/2024
» Deloitte has launched a new report that finds that micro multinational companies (micro-MNCs) in Asia Pacific (APAC) are increasingly adopting digital technologies and investing more in branding as they remain optimistic about cross-border e-commerce and digital trade.