Oil falls sharply as Trump cancels Iran strikes, but Tehran denies talks
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Oil prices dropped more than 5% after Donald Trump said he had called off planned attacks on Iran and claimed talks were under way, though Tehran denied any negotiations were taking place.
Thailand targets 30% investment share to push GDP growth beyond 3%
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Thailand has set a target of raising total investment to nearly 30% of gross domestic product, with private investment expected to provide most of the increase and help lift economic growth above 3%
Thailand, Indonesia set US$23bn trade target, expand ties across sectors
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Thailand and Indonesia have set a target of increasing bilateral trade to US$23 billion by 2030 from about US$19.5 billion, while expanding cooperation in investment, halal industries, regional supply chains and transnational crime prevention