How Asia Can Thrive in the New Age of Global Value Chains?
Asia’s global value chains face geopolitical and technological challenges, requiring a balance of openness, diversification, and digital innovation to maintain...
Vivian Wei
Vivian Wei is a business editor with extensive experience in financial journalism. She served as the China Wealth and Luxury editor writing a weekly column in Hong Kong titled "People's Money" about the spending and investing of China's wealthy.
U.S. Tariff Barriers Trigger Drop in Thai Export Levels
In August 2025, Thai exports grew 5.8% YoY, slowed by US tariffs, with strong electronics and gold exports. Imports surged...
ASEAN aims to unify efforts on digital platforms
Governments across South-East Asia are grappling with the challenges posed by fake news, online scams, opaque algorithms, and the unchecked...
Are Low-Cost Chinese Imports Undermining Thailand’s Economy?
Cheap Chinese imports, while offering affordable goods, are accused of harming Thailand's economy by undercutting local manufacturers through practices like...
SEC and partners launch 18-month TouristDigiPay sandbox for converting digital assets to Baht
On August 18, 2025, Thailand launched “TouristDigiPay,” enabling foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai Baht for spending. This...
Thailand’s enduring challenge with populism
Populism is not a new phenomenon in Thailand. It has been a dominant feature of Thai politics since the rise...
Survey Report: Detailed Analysis of Trade War Impacts on Thai Consumers
The trade war is expected to increase tariffs, making imported goods like electronics and food more expensive for Thai consumers....
What are the economic impacts of Thailand’s political instability?
Thailand's political crisis, marked by PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's suspension, is hurting investor confidence, delaying economic policies, and straining trade talks,...
