Thailand and Europe Pledge to Build a "Future-Ready" Partnership Amid Global Uncertainty
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Senior Thai ministers and the EU ambassador reaffirmed the two sides' strategic ties at a Bangkok reception, calling for deeper cooperation on trade, technology and science diplomacy as a once-stable world order fragments
EU-ABC report urges stronger ASEAN action on illicit trade under Philippines’ Chairship
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
12 FEBRUARY 2026 — The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) has called for stronger action to combat illicit trade, identifying it as a strategic economic risk to ASEAN’s growth, in a new report that outlines a blueprint for prevention under the Philippines’ 2026 Chairship of the regional bloc.
Trump warns ‘game-playing’ trade partners of higher tariffs after court blocks emergency duties
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Donald Trump warned countries not to backtrack on newly negotiated trade deals after the US Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs, saying he could use other laws — as a 15% temporary global duty is set to take effect.
Lagarde Eyes Early ECB Departure to Secure Macron’s Influence on Successor
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Christine Lagarde may step down before her 2027 term ends to ensure President Macron and Chancellor Merz choose her successor before the French election
Thailand and EU Target 2026 for Landmark Free Trade Agreement
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Industry Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana meets EU Ambassador to align on green economy goals and fast-track FTA negotiations by the middle of 2026