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Thailand slashes 2019 exports estimates as trade war escalates
Thai exporters are expected to pay a heavy price as the ramping up of the US-China trade war continues.The US has now launched a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports. Last Friday US President Donald Trump tweeted: “Talks with China continue in a very ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
A pause for politics
The first quarter of 2019 is ending with modestly bullish performances led by Chinese equities (up 5.53%), with slower growth in developed markets including the US (1.79%) and EU (1.69%). The main factor supporting risky assets in recent months has been improving prospects for US-China ...
How Thailand is affected by US-China trade conflict
Amid an escalating trade war marked by tariffs and counter-tariffs on exports, the United States and China are in the midst of a 90-day ceasefire to allow both sides to negotiate. As a leading Asean economy, Thailand faces both challenges and opportunities from the trade ...
US-China trade war may benefit Asean
The ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China is yielding more opportunities for Thailand and Asean to extend their grip on international trade, said Matthew Pottinger, an adviser to the Asia desk of the National Security Council (NSC). Keep reading ...
Taam Yingcharoen