Agriculture Minister Targets Russian Fertiliser Import to Ease Farm Costs
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
The Minister for Agriculture prioritises 2 million tonnes of Russian fertiliser and a crackdown on stockpiling to shield farmers from global price shocks
Government outlines six reasons Thai oil prices reference Singapore
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
The government says Singapore’s oil market remains the fairest regional benchmark for Thailand, reflecting real trade, supply, demand and lower volatility.
Lao State Fuel Enterprise, PTT Laos move to secure fuel supplies
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Lao State Fuel Enterprise and PTT (Laos) Co., Ltd. plan to import 14 million litres of diesel to stabilise the supply of fuel in Laos amid ongoing disruptions in the global oil industry.
China set to impose stricter food import rules on foreign exporters
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
With Decree 280 due to take effect on June 1, 2026, Vietnamese businesses are rushing to update registrations and paperwork, while Thai exporters face rising compliance risks and possible customs delays.
Energy Ministry talks with US LNG giant Cheniere to lift Thailand deliveries to 1.3m tonnes a year
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon says Thailand is negotiating with Cheniere Energy to increase LNG deliveries under an existing contract from 1.0m to 1.3m tonnes annually for the remaining 15 years to 2041, and to bring some cargoes forward to Q2 2026.
15 years on: China uses its Japan fisheries import ban as diplomatic card
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
China has been using its restrictions on fishery product imports from Japan as a diplomatic card against Tokyo, ever since a triple meltdown occurred at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan 15 years ago.
US Treasury chief Scott Bessent says a temporary global tariff will rise from 10% to 15% this week under Section 122 after IEEPA duties were struck down.