Anutin to welcome Myanmar leader for talks on business, pollution, drugs and scams
SATURDAY, AUGUST 01, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand for bilateral and private talks covering business ties, toxic contamination, drugs and scam networks.
Bank Indonesia governor resigns as market eyes central bank independence
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo has stepped down as Bank Indonesia governor in a surprise move, with Destry Damayanti appointed interim chief as investors watch policy direction.
Thai and US foreign ministers hold bilateral talks on security, economy and regional issues
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Sihasak Phuangketkeow met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila to discuss strategic cooperation, online scams, trade talks, Thailand-Cambodia tensions and Myanmar.
Thailand, Huawei Launch AI Ecosystem Drive to Build ASEAN Hub
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Government and Huawei leaders used the opening of Bangkok's AI summit to unveil a national ecosystem initiative and pledge tens of thousands of new AI-trained workers
Thai exports using FTA privileges rose 10.19% to US$31.77 billion in April, led by ASEAN, China and India, with vehicles and durian among the top products
Capital Illusion: Why the Stock Exchange of Thailand is Falling Behind its Regional Peers
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
A 30% rally fuelled by commodity profits masks deep structural flaws as Thailand’s bourse faces a critical regulatory review on its long road to the OECD
Vietnam set to raise minimum wages by 7.8%, with top rate at 7,300 baht a month
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Vietnam’s National Wage Council has approved a proposed 7.8% rise in regional minimum wages from January 1, 2027, with the highest monthly rate set at 5.7 million dong.