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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.
Tariff deal shows Thais ready for ‘new world order’
Somruedi Banchongduang, Molpasorn Shoowong and Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 01/08/2025
» Economic and trade analysts have warned of a sluggish economy later this year as the impact of the 19% tariff rate imposed on Thailand by the United States takes hold.
Cambodia to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Reuters, Published on 01/08/2025
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodia will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, its deputy prime minister said on Friday, following his direct intervention in halting the recent border conflict with Thailand.
Trump unveils slew of new tariffs, punishes Canada
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries -- including a blistering 35% on neighbour Canada -- as he seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.
Your horoscope for Aug 1-7
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 01/08/2025
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Pichai says 19% US tariff reflects strong Thai-American ties
Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira viewed the United States’ imposition of a 19% tariff on Thai goods as a reflection of the close and enduring friendship between the two nations.
What are all these microplastics doing to our brains?
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» PARIS - Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have said.
Cambodia says 19% US tariff rate averts collapse of garments manufacturing sector
Published on 01/08/2025
» A tariff rate of 19% on Cambodia's exports to the United States has helped it avert the collapse of its vital garment and footwear sector, allowing the country to remain competitive with its peers, its deputy prime minister told Reuters on Friday.
Commerce Ministry Boosts Exports Amid US Tariff Pressures
Published on 01/08/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), is accelerating efforts to expand export markets in response to US tariff measures by hosting the “Thailand – Global Connect: Seeking New Opportunities Amidst Global Trade Challenges” business matching event. The initiative brought together 156 Thai companies and 135 importers from 29 countries, resulting in over 700 trade negotiations conducted both online and onsite. The event is expected to generate approximately 800 million baht in trade value.
Asia factory outlook at lowest since pandemic on Trump tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2025
» HONG KONG — Manufacturers across Southeast Asia turned the least optimistic about future growth since the depths of the coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic amid United States President Donald Trump’s long tariff rollout, even as activity improved last month.