The sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have sent shockwaves through global trade, with industries from Southeast Asia to North America scrambling to assess the fallout. Among the hardest…
In a decisive policy shift, Sweden has banned the import and sale of kratom, a Southeast Asian plant with psychoactive properties, effective March 11, 2025. The move tightens restrictions introduced…
JAKARTA — In a striking policy pivot, Indonesian officials have finally cleared the way for kratom exports under a series of new regulations—a move that comes at a time when…
Across the pond in the United States, the legality of kratom, a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, is facing challenges. Different states are grappling with how to regulate this substance,…
Bangkok, Thailand – In a move highlighting the complexities of Thailand's evolving drug policies, authorities have raided multiple locations involved in the production and distribution of illegal cough syrup, an…