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Trump to impose new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminium
AFP, Published on 10/02/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump plans to slap 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports Monday, prompting threats of retaliation from Europe and a warning from China that there are no winners in a trade war.
Thai govt projects draw Google interest
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/02/2025
» The Commerce Minister said that Google has expressed an interest in increasing its investment in Thai government-related projects.
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.
Gold rises to record high as Trump tariffs spur haven buying
Bloomberg, Published on 10/02/2025
» Gold rose to a record high after President Donald Trump said he would announce tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Monday, adding to increasing uncertainty in global financial markets.
Thai finance minister supports more US imports to reduce trade surplus
Reuters, Published on 10/02/2025
» Thailand's government supports increased US imports of necessary goods as a way to reduce the country's trade surplus with the United States, the finance minister said on Monday.
Trump unveils plans for 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
Bloomberg, Published on 10/02/2025
» US President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum into the United States, broadening his trade salvo and threatening ties with some of the country’s top trading partners.
Hong Kongers lose B870m to scams in a week, AI voice-cloning used
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/02/2025
» Online fraudsters scammed Hong Kongers out of more than HK$200 (870 million baht) in a week last month and used artificial intelligence (AI) to trick a victim into transferring HK$145 million in one of the cases.
Maroon 5 magic
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/02/2025
» For their seventh concert in Thailand, American pop-rock band Maroon 5 returned to Impact Arena last Monday for another memorable performance with a 20-song setlist, despite not selling out.[Photos courtesy of DOTDF]
Trump tariffs terrify Thailand
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» The stock market fluctuated, gold prices surged, and oil prices fell as global markets reacted to renewed trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, while the Thai bourse felt the ripple effects last week as it plunged.
SET seeks to lessen large-cap tilt of indices
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is gathering feedback on a proposed revision of the SET50 and SET100 index calculation methodologies to mitigate the impact of large-cap stocks on the indices.