Vietnam FTA push raises pressure on Thai exporters in Gulf markets
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Vietnam is accelerating a new generation of FTAs to expand into the Middle East and South Asia, a strategy that could increase competitive pressure on Thai exporters.
Stronger dollar pushes yen near 40-year low as oil prices remain volatile
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
The US dollar strengthened on expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, pushing the yen close to a 40-year low, while Middle East uncertainty continued to unsettle oil markets.
Another leaked US-Iran draft reveals 12-point framework
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
A newly leaked 12-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran, reported by the New York Post and Israel’s Channel 12, could mark a major turning point in the Middle East, with the text reportedly opening the way for Iran and Gulf Arab states to play a role in managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran ceasefire signed but key details still unclear
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
President Donald Trump says the US and Iran have signed a preliminary ceasefire agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a permanent truce and nuclear terms remain unresolved.
Government eyes 2026 GDP revision as war risks ease
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says Thailand may revise its 2026 GDP forecast if the Middle East war ends, while pushing ahead with energy transition and support for small businesses.
Inside the 14-point draft of the US-Iran peace deal
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Competing drafts of a proposed US-Iran agreement have emerged, covering the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, frozen assets and future nuclear talks.