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Vietnamese Brands Target Thai Supermarkets to Drive 25 Billion Dollar Trade Goal
Bilateral trade reached 22.1 billion dollars in 2025 as food and consumer goods producers adapt packaging and formulations for regional retail shelves.
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Suvarnabhumi Airport Adds 122 Automated Gates in Bangkok
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48% Of High-Income Australian Shoppers Plan to Boost Spending
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