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Supachai sounds alarm on disputes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2021
» Asia should brace for a proliferation of trade disputes, a slowing global economy, food and medical shortages and climate change concerns, warns Supachai Panitchpakdi, former director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Thailand inks pre-Brexit export quota deal with EU
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2021
» Thailand and the European Union (EU) have signed a new tariff rate quota deal, under which a predetermined number of the kingdom's goods can be exported to the bloc at pre-Brexit tax rates.
Thai-UK pact sets stage for agreement negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2021
» Thailand and the UK plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a Joint Trade Committee on Commerce and Economic Cooperation, paving the way for a future free trade agreement (FTA) after Brexit.
Thailand eyes trade deal with UK
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2020
» Brexit could pave the way for a free trade agreement between Thailand and the United Kingdom, says Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the Trade Negotiation Department.
Exports drop for fifth straight month
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/01/2020
» Exports fell for the fifth straight month in December, but eased from the 7.39% year-on-year plunge in November, resulting an a full-year contraction of 2.65% in 2019 to US$246.24 billion.
Trade agency ramps up global push
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2019
» The International Trade Promotion Department looks set to tap 18 target export destinations, beef up online channels, create new exporters, promote Thai brands and services, and apply artificial intelligence to develop trade information, all in a bid to increase shipments in the year to come.
Private sector drafting proposals for state's consideration
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/11/2019
» A group of leading businesses next week is scheduled to bring proposals to the government for stimulating the local economy and offsetting the impact of the global slowdown, the ongoing trade war, the stronger baht and tech disruption.
Confidence dips in October
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/11/2019
» Despite a spate of government stimulus measures, consumer confidence continued to ebb in October as the public fretted about the tepid economy, political instability, shrinking exports, low farm prices and global uncertainty stemming from trade wars and the Brexit impasse, as well as the US suspension of tariff preferences on 573 Thai goods.
Shippers maintain 1.5% contraction forecast for exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/11/2019
» Exporters are maintaining their forecast for outbound shipments to contract by 1.5% this year, blaming the world's slowing economy, the protracted trade war and the stronger baht.
Ministry makes last-ditch effort to boost shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2019
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit vows to step up promotion of Thai brands and services in 10 target export markets in a last-ditch effort to boost exports the final two months of the year.