Politics
Thailand is positioning itself as a key beneficiary of the US-China trade war escalated by US President Donald Trump’s return to office, offering fresh incentives to attract global companies seeking alternatives to China. Thai Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said Thailand is an appealing and safe manufacturing hub with a
ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is experiencing rapid growth in renewable energy, with Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore playing key roles in the region’s transition towards sustainability, according to a new report. Thailand’s solar and wind investments Thailand has increased its solar and wind energy investment, aiming
ASEAN
Seabed drilling has commenced for a geographical survey as part of the proposed THB 40bn (USD 1.17bn) Koh Samui bridge project, according to the local marine office in Koh Samui, south Thailand. The survey aims to identify the optimal location for the bridge, which would connect Thailand’s second-largest
Aviation
Turkey plans to double its annual trade with Malaysia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Putrajaya, on 10 February, the first day of his two-day visit to Malaysia. Bilateral trade between Turkey and Malaysia last year was MYR 24.13bn (USD 5.4bn), up 18.7% year-on-year, according to
