Customs rules, tariffs and logistics changes affecting trade with Thailand.
On October 16, 2026, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Jaturapattarawongse hosted Helene Budliker Artieda, State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs (SECO), along with executives from leading Swiss companies. The meeting…
Vice Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Jaturapattarapong met with John W.H. Denton AO, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), to discuss strategies for helping Thai SMEs access foreign markets and financing. The meeting involved officials…
Dr. Kirida Paopichit, Deputy Minister of Commerce, outlined Thailand's strategy at the JFCCT Affiliated Program during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Emphasizing geopolitical, technological, and environmental changes, she highlighted six key strengths:…
The Commerce Ministry outlined plans on October 20, 2026, to strengthen rice exports following a 19.26% year-on-year drop in shipments during January–September 2026. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, permanent secretary for commerce, discussed the 2026 outlook with Chookiat Ophaswongse of…
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis data, as reported by the US Commercial Service in Washington, shows that total US service trade from January to August 2026 reached $149.182 billion, a 5.18% increase year-on-year. Exports were $86.87 billion (up 6.24%) while imports were…
The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) and the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) released forecasts for Austria's economy in 2026-2027, projecting gradual GDP growth with inflation remaining above the European Central Bank's 2.0% target due to energy crises and…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visited Turkey as part of a three-nation tour including Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. During the trip, he attended the Cambodia-Turkiye Business Forum organized by the Turkish International Contractors Association (DEIK) and met with President…
According to Circana data cited by the Thai Trade Office (TTO), K-Beauty sales in the UK grew by 65%, driven by consumer confidence in new innovations and value for money. Major retailers like John Lewis, Boots, Superdrug, Sephora UK, and Primark are expanding their offerings. A…
Five leading companies in Slovakia's meat and poultry processing industry have returned to significant profitability, with revenues ranging from 150 million to 200 million euros per company. This turnaround is attributed to rising food prices, lower livestock feed costs, and an…
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis data, as reported by the US Commercial Service in Washington, shows that total US service trade from January to August 2026 reached $149.182 billion, a 5.18% increase year-on-year. Exports were $86.87 billion (up 6.24%) while imports were…
According to the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the region welcomed 20,549,600 tourists during the Chinese National Day holiday, generating total tourism revenue of 21,966 million yuan. This represents an increase of 4.8% in visitor numbers and 4.5% in…
Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reports that global supply chain reconfiguration presents new trade and investment opportunities driven by Thailand's geographic location, production base, infrastructure, and trade networks. However, the agency…
On September 4, 2026, a durian harvest and tasting event was held for the first time in Jinping County, Yunnan Province, China, where samples tested showed sugar content up to 32.9% and quality grade AB. Meanwhile, on September 16, 2026, a similar event occurred in Menghuan…
The Department of Commerce in Brussels reports that prices for key EU input factors—fuel, electricity, fertilizer, and plastics—shifted between August and September 2026. Fuel prices rose overall due to ongoing Middle East conflict uncertainty, while electricity costs climbed…
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has designated FoodTech, defined as the integration of food and technology, as one of Japan's 17 strategic industries. The initiative rests on four pillars: Plant Factories, terrestrial aquaculture, food processing machinery (estimated at 1.2…
On October 12, 2026, National Chemical Group of Vietnam (Vinachem) held a ceremony to restart its potash mine and processing plant project in Nong Bok district, Khammouane province, Laos, after a nearly 10-year suspension. The facility aims to begin production in 2028 with an…
The Nigerian government reports a 4.39% growth in its agriculture sector for the second quarter of 2026, driven by continuous reforms and investments. Deputy Minister Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi highlighted that crop production expanded by 3.66%, marking a return to strong growth since…
On October 7, 2026, LOT Polish Airlines launched its inaugural flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Bangkok, Thailand. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Poland in Warsaw and the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office in Prague, Czech Republic. This…
The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) has revised its forecast for Taiwan's 2026 economic growth to 12.16%, marking the highest level in nearly 40 years since 1988. This third upward revision for the year attributes half of the growth to domestic demand and half…
The Trade Negotiation Committee (TNC) of Thailand's Ministry of Commerce released a study indicating that the country possesses significant potential in natural and cultural capital to drive export value through soft power. The research identifies beauty products, fragrances,…