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Private investment advanced in April thanks to new cars
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand reported an increase in private investment in April, attributed to improved sales of new cars after the delivery of vehicles following this year’s Thailand International Motor Show.
Asian shares recover on hopes for policy support
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks recovered on Friday after a three-day selling streak, boosted by a decline in US Treasury yields and weakness in the dollar amid optimism for more policy support after disappointing economic data from the US, China and Japan.
Light at the end of the tunnel for global economy
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» Entering the middle of the second quarter, the world economy has begun to signal a more coordinated recovery. Preliminary composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings for May recovered in the US, the euro zone, Japan and other large economies, indicating global economic growth is expanding more broadly.
Manufacturing stagnant amid growing climate risks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to remain flat or gain 1% year-on-year in 2024, with climate change among the risks threatening to affect the sector, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Exports must shift to cleaner production
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2024
» With the world moving towards green production, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul warns that Thailand will fall behind if the country does not shift in this direction.
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.
Government Savings Bank in joint venture to tackle household debt
Reuters, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has formed a joint venture with Bangkok Commercial Asset Management to tackle household debt, the state-owned lender said on Wednesday.
Europe's carbon border tax fights climate change
Oped, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 29/05/2024
» The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), officially launched in October, now requires importers to report on the direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions embedded in the goods they import. Beginning in January 2026, the EU will start imposing tariffs on imports from countries that do not price carbon at the bloc's market rate, which could significantly affect carbon-intensive producers among its trading partners.
Cabinet approves plan for 2024 budget boost to fund B500bn handout
Published on 28/05/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to boost the 2024 fiscal budget by 122 billion baht to help finance its delayed household stimulus scheme, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said.
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.