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Britain signs treaty to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Published on 16/07/2023
» AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Britain on Sunday formally signed the treaty to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact, becoming the first new country to take part since its inception in 2018 and opening the way for members to consider other applications including from China and Taiwan.
Twitter rival Threads signs up 100 million users in 5 days
AFP, Published on 10/07/2023
» PARIS: The Threads app launched by Instagram as a rival to Twitter has signed up more than 100 million users in less than five days, data tracking websites said on Monday, smashing the record of AI tool ChatGPT for fastest-growing consumer app.
Rubber sector urged to adapt to cope with global challenges
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2023
» Rubber farmers, entrepreneurs and exporters are being advised to swiftly adapt to various challenges, including geopolitical conflicts and environmental measures that may impact agricultural trade, as well as European Union (EU) laws regarding products and deforestation.
Manufacturers seek steps to reduce costs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/06/2023
» Manufacturers want the government to boost exports despite facing what appears to be an uphill struggle after witnessing a decline in export value over a period of eight consecutive months, according to the latest survey conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Japanese eye EEC outlay of B3.7bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/06/2023
» At least three Japanese firms are expected to invest roughly 3.7 billion baht in industries such as electric vehicles (EVs) and smart electronics in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
FDI to fuel a China-Asean shared future
Business, Published on 13/06/2023
» In 2013, President Xi Jinping announced an initiative for China to work with Asean countries for a 21st century Maritime Silk Road to build a closer China-Asean community with a shared future.
Metal producers to face new tariffs
Business, Published on 26/05/2023
» Steel and aluminium manufacturers should brace for a new levy on their exports as a result of the European Union's (EU) introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Oct 1 this year, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Meta hit with record 1.2-billion-euro fine over EU data rules
AFP, Published on 22/05/2023
» DUBLIN: Facebook owner Meta has been fined a record 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) for transferring EU user data to the United States in breach of a previous court ruling, Ireland's regulator announced Monday.
G7 to agree tools to counter Chinese economic 'coercion'
AFP, Published on 20/05/2023
» The Group of Seven (G7) will agree Saturday on a "common set of tools" to combat economic "coercion" and limit the risk that high-tech exports to China undermine national security, a top United States official said.
Department eager to push free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/05/2023
» Thailand wants to increase free trade agreements (FTAs) to cover 80% of its global trade, spanning more than 50 countries, by 2027.