Bank Indonesia governor’s resignation revives autonomy concerns
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo’s unexpected departure leaves Destry Damayanti in temporary charge as investors assess policy continuity and the central bank’s independence.
Thailand seeks to conclude ART talks before final US tariff decision
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thailand is seeking to finalise ART negotiations while preparing legislation to ban forced-labour imports and awaiting a US decision on excess capacity.
Anutin orders action on labour and capacity risks tied to US tariffs
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered agencies to address forced-labour and excess-capacity concerns in a bid to reduce the risk of further US trade measures.
US pauses Iran strikes as renewed Yemen fighting widens conflict
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
The United States paused its strikes on Iran overnight for the first time in two weeks, but attacks on Jizan and Yanbu and renewed fighting in Yemen widened regional risks.
US tariff impact on Thailand remains limited amid export exemptions
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
The US tariff increase to 12.5 per cent is expected to have a limited overall impact on Thailand, but low-margin exporters face pressure and higher costs could lift US inflation.