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Asean-BAC's non-tariff bid gains traction
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/07/2019
» The Asean Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) was satisfied with negotiations over Asean trade facilitation procedures, in which all members agreed to form and implement guidelines on non-tariff measures, says the Trade Negotiations Department.
UPS enhances asia trade connectivity as region looks towards growth
Published on 10/07/2019
» Faster transit times, wider service footprint, and extended collection hours for export shipments across the company’s Smart Logistics Network
Meeting focuses on cutting non-tariff measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/07/2019
» The Commerce Ministry plans to speed up the trade facilitation framework for Southeast Asia with Asean officials this week, focusing on a reduction in non-tariff measures in the region.
Asean on course for national single window
Business, Published on 05/04/2019
» The 10 Asean member states plan to adopt the national single window system this year to facilitate regional customs payment and reduce trade barriers, says the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Farm prices increase for first time in 22 months
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2019
» The farm price index rose for the first time in 22 months in February, largely because of an increase in paddy price and a smaller decline in rubber prices, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Avoiding trade-war fallout
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/02/2019
» The United States and China ended their latest round of trade talks in Washington on a hopeful note last week, but negotiators are still racing against a March 1 deadline when US tariffs on US$200 million in Chinese goods will rise unless a deal is reached.
Proactive Asean essential
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/01/2019
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must be more proactive in influencing the discourse on the new geostrategic architecture and play a more active role in shaping the international economic system, says secretary-general Lim Jock Hoi.
Asean economic meeting to focus on 12 top issues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/01/2019
» As chair of Asean this year, Thailand is set to host the first senior economic official meeting (Seom) during Jan 12-18 in Bangkok, highlighting 12 key economic issues as top priorities.
Trade Department pushes 12 priorities for Asean chair
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/12/2018
» Twelve economic issues, including the conclusion of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, have been proposed for consideration as Thailand readies itself to assume Asean's chairmanship.
Chiang Khong focus of border SEZ
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2018
» Chiang Khong district in Chiang Rai province is highly likely to be chosen to develop a cross-border special economic zone (SEZ) in the Golden Triangle under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation scheme to expand economic links for Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China.