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Minister reinforces push for speedier negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/06/2024
» Deputy Commerce Minister Suchart Chomklin has directed the Trade Negotiations Department to accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with other nations.
Shippers fear rising freight rates could dent exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/06/2024
» A group of shippers is concerned rising freight rates could potentially impact exports in the second half.
Cabinet okays VAT change to curb cheap imports
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle a Ministry of Finance proposal to collect value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods valued at over one baht in an effort to stop cheap imported goods, particularly from China, from flooding the domestic market.
Push to promote SME, community products abroad
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai provided a policy briefing this week for overseas commercial counsellors to work with provincial commerce officers to promote Thai SMEs' (small and medium-sized enterprises) products and soft power -- including the food and content industries -- amid geopolitical tensions and changing consumer behaviour.
Matchmaking event attracts Chinese money
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2024
» More than 140 Chinese investors interested in Thailand attended a business matchmaking event for the first time in Thailand under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, with the aim of attracting new S-curve industries and technology transfer from China.
Exports rebound to record 6.8% growth in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2024
» Thai exports rebounded to growth in April, following a sharp 10.9% decline in March, driven by the improving global economy and an easing of the average inflation rate worldwide.
Cassava exports in Q1 suffer 16.4% decline
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thai exports of cassava and cassava products decreased by 16.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, as cassava chip output declined.
Department seeks to speed up free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Department of Trade Negotiations is pushing for free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with trading partners to expand trade and investment opportunities as well as strengthen the economy.
Thai official helps steer Asean in negotiations with China
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/05/2024
» The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) participated in the recent Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations, aiming to enhance Asean-China trade and investment relations, as well as ensure the free flow of goods and services.
Ministry seeks border trade growth of 1% despite conflict
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is targeting border trade growth of 1% this year, attributed to political instability in neighbouring countries, including the armed conflict in Myanmar.