Archanun Kohpaiboon is a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, and a Professor in the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Southeast Asian Countries Engaging in Export Circumvention: Not So Fast
Archanun Kohpaiboon|Ratchanon Ketramrit
The Trump administration has threatened to levy an additional 40 per cent reciprocal tariffs on transshipments to the US. The logic for doing this is not so clear cut.
Will Vietnam’s Tariff Deal with the US Make Its Exports More Competitive?
Juthathip Jongwanich|Archanun Kohpaiboon
On the surface, it appears that Vietnam’s securing of lower tariffs from the US could make it more competitive than its regional rivals. A deeper examination shows that this might not be the case.
US Duties on Southeast Asian Solar Panel Exports: Where the Sun Does Not Shine
Archanun Kohpaiboon
The US has imposed new duties on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries to address unfair Chinese trade practices. The duties will continue to be part of Washington’s arsenal of options.
Thailand’s New Semiconductor Strategy: Ambitious but Challenging
Juthathip Jongwanich|Archanun Kohpaiboon
Thailand has ambitious plans to upgrade its semiconductor sector. There are challenges ahead, however, which require good governance and oversight.
Is the Growth of Thailand’s Medical Tourism Industry Sustainable?
Archanun Kohpaiboon
There are mounting concerns that foreign medical tourism in Thailand could exacerbate a brain drain from the public healthcare sector. The overall picture is more nuanced.