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World Cup set to provide major economic boost
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» Among the world's largest events, the Fifa World Cup attracts a massive global audience, extending far beyond the 48 countries competing for the trophy.
In the black: the business of mourning Thailand's queen mother
AFP, Published on 31/10/2025
» In a bustling Bangkok market, hundreds of wholesale vendors have been selling black clothing since dawn -- several with hefty discounts -- in honour of Thailand's late former queen.
Thais mourning late Queen Mother spark run on black clothes
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/10/2025
» Retail shops across Thailand are struggling to meet the demand for black outfits and muted wardrobes as people mourn for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Belt-tightening hits hire of luxury goods
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Thai economic downturn and trend suggesting people are travelling less are affecting rentals of luxury goods, says Siam Borrow Bag Co Ltd, the operator of the Siam Borrow Bag luxury accessory rental shop.
Made in Vietnam: Hanoi cracks down on fake goods as US tariffs loom
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» HANOI — Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.
Trump tariffs to test resiliency of US consumers
AFP, Published on 04/04/2025
» NEW YORK — In unveiling tariffs this week challenging the decades-old international trade order, President Donald Trump lambasted globalization as a raw deal for the United States that has devastated US manufacturing towns.
Vietnam shipping giant sees revenue tripling in Trump tariff era
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/01/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam Maritime Corp, undaunted by potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration that risk crimping the nation's trade, forecasts revenue to more than triple in the next decade, General Director Nguyen Canh Tinh said.
Thailand posts 20% drop in low-quality Chinese imports
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2024
» Thailand has recorded a 20% drop in low-quality imports, mostly from China since introducing steps to curb cheap Chinese imports that were hurting business in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, a government spokesperson said on Monday.
Central Retail Corporation to focus on public service campaigns rather than prices
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/11/2024
» Central Retail Corporation (CRC) plans to allocate a higher marketing budget for equity and sustainable campaigns, shifting from price promotion, after its latest initiative raised more than 2.5 million baht for the Cardiac Children Foundation of Thailand.
In support of conservation
Business, Published on 12/11/2024
» Central Food Retail Co, the operator of Tops grocery stores under SET-listed Central Retail Corporation, celebrates Moo Deng's four-month anniversary while supporting wildlife conservation in Thailand through the "Tops x Moo Deng & Friends" campaign with four new collections inspired by Moo Deng's adorable character: Specially-designed cakes by The Baker, fragrant coconut water products by NC, I Love Thailand T-shirts – "Moo Deng" edition, and Moo Deng trousers.