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The Anutin Charnvirakul administration appears to be entering a new phase of governance — one marked less by headline-grabbing populist initiatives than by difficult policy recalibrations. Over the past few weeks, the government has quietly delayed, suspended or softened a number of high-profile initiatives, the latest being the Commerce Ministry’s…

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Vendors struggle despite aid plan

The Commerce Ministry's proposed 40-baht khao kaeng scheme was intended to ease living costs. Instead, it has exposed a simple reality in markets across Thailand: many vendors are already selling meals at that price without government support.

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Govt cheap meal plan offers little relief, critics say

The Commerce Ministry's proposed 40-baht rice-and-curry scheme has come under fire, with critics saying its benefits would be limited and that it would amount to a stopgap measure rather than a long-term growth policy.

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Thai exports post double-digit growth in May

Thailand's exports posted double-digit growth ‌in May but at a slower pace than April, ⁠a Commerce Ministry official said ‌on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Trump-Xi Meet Paves Way For Tariff Reductions By China

China's commerce ministry said Beijing and Washington have reached a positive consensus on relevant tariff arrangements.

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Consumer Tech News (Nov 10-14): China Lifts Rare Earth Export Ban to U.S., Microsoft and Google Invest Billions in AI Data Centers & More

China has suspended its nearly year-long ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States. The country’s Commerce Ministry broke the news on Sunday, following the recent “amazing meeting” between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Beijing Suspends Export Curbs On Key Tech Metals After Trump–Xi Meeting

China has suspended its nearly year-long ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States. The country's Commerce Ministry broke the news on Sunday, following the recent "amazing meeting" between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China says it's 'not afraid' of a tariff war in the face of Trump's 100% tariff threat

“China’s stance is consistent,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement posted online. “We do not want a tariff war but we are not afraid of one.”

Euronews

China gives up WTO developing-country status as tariff tensions linger

The US has long argued China should give up the developing-country status because it is the world’s second-largest economy.

Euronews

China gives up developing-country treatment in bid to boost WTO in face of Trump tariffs

China will no longer seek the special treatment given to developing countries in World Trade Organization agreements — a change long demanded by the United States

The Independent UK

New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London

U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of disputes that have buffeted relations

The Independent UK

US, China trade war escalates, Beijing ups retaliatory tariffs to 125 pc

Stock markets in Europe were trading down Friday morning after China hiked its retaliatory tariffs on the United States to 125% from 84%. Read more at Dynamite News.

Dynamite News

China announces countermeasures by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125% from Saturday

China has announced countermeasures by raising tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% starting Saturday

The Independent UK

Trump confirms 104% tariffs will be imposed on China in massive escalation of trade war

China has vowed to ‘fight to the end’ in a trade war

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US Implements Export Controls On Semiconductors Amid China Tensions

US imposes export controls on semiconductors to curb China's military and tech advancements, sparking tensions.

The Independent UK

China to impose controls on exports of aviation and aerospace equipment

China's Commerce Ministry has announced it will restrict exports of aviation and aerospace-related equipment and technology beginning July 1

The Hindu

Optimistic on trade agreement ahead of elections: Swiss, Norway Ministers

European Free Trade Association and India are close to a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, with talks on IPRs, goods and services, and more ongoing.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh mull over joining RCEP bloc

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye RCEP membership: Four years after India's exit, neighbours consider joining 15-nation trading bloc. Sri Lanka has applied, Bangladesh to decide after elections. Joining RCEP would take them out of subcontinental trade, enable access to Asian economies. India's neighbours joining RCEP a "development of concern" for India.…

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China says EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports, subsidies is protectionist

China's Commerce Ministry has protested a decision by the European Union to investigate exports of Chinese electric vehicles, saying it is a protectionist action aimed at distorting the supply chain

Bangkok Post

Department clamps down on protected wood shipments

The Commerce Ministry has issued two regulations prohibiting the importation of timber, processed wood and wooden artefacts, unless traders hold a certificate of import, in addition to barring phayung (Siamese rosewood) exports.

Bangkok Post

Thailand urged to focus on wellness

Thailand's health economy boasts very high growth potential as the world is increasingly aware of the importance of health and self-care, according to a Commerce Ministry study.

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Fruit exports to China to grow 10%

Fresh fruit exports to China are anticipated to increase by at least 10% this year based on better land transport flow as cross-border trade facilitation improves.

Bangkok Post

Corporate registrations increase by 28% in March

The number of newly registered Thai companies rose 28% year-on-year in March, with combined registered capital skyrocketing by 1,055%, according to a Commerce Ministry report.

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Inflation to ease as food, fuel prices fall

Thailand's headline inflation is expected to decelerate this month after growing during January and February.

Bangkok Post

Inflation eases to 13-month low; exports seen down

Thailand's headline inflation dropped to its lowest rate in 13 months in February and came in below expectations, Commerce Ministry data showed on Tuesday, helped by easing energy and food prices.

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