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Implications for Thailand of US steel and aluminium tariffs

As heavily reported in the media, US President Donald Trump on March approved “safeguard” duties of 25% on imports of certain steel products and 10% on certain aluminium products, in addition to other import taxes and duties. This controversial move is aimed at promoting the use of locally produced steel products and protecting American manufacturers.  The […]

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Philippines on wrong path to agro-industrialization

MANILA, Philippines — Even as the Philippines continues to lag behind its neighbors in the agriculture sector, it is now moving to modernize the industry to keep up with the increasing population and effects of climate change. But unfortunately, its full potential may not be felt any time soon, according to experts. While the Duterte […]

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Myanmar: Government, private sector establish ethnic association

The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), United Nations Global Compact Network Myanmar (UNGC Myanmar) and Ministry of Ethnic Affairs together established the Myanmar Ethnic Entrepreneur Association (MEEA) on Tuesday. he association was established to promote peace through sustainable economic development in the ethnic regions of Myanmar. It also comes […]

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