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Sugar production ample despite effects of drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/09/2024
» Domestic sugar supply was sufficient to serve demand in the industrial and household sectors this year, with total consumption tallying 1.27 million tonnes in the first half, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
FTI to help small herbal businesses up their game
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2024
» Small and medium-sized herbal business operators will be given help to improve their products for export, following sluggish domestic sales due to weak consumer spending, which could lead to factory shutdowns, says the Herbal Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Institute predicts 8.8% jump in food exports to B1.6tn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/08/2024
» The value of Thailand's food exports is expected to increase by 8.8% year-on-year to 1.6 trillion baht this year, driven by growing global demand and a decrease in the prices of raw materials, says the National Food Institute (NFI).
Call for new tariffs on Chinese goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/08/2024
» The influx of Chinese industrial products into Southeast Asia is dealing a blow to Thailand's trade, reducing its market share in the region and leading to a trade deficit with China worth nearly US$20 billion, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
US-China spat set to boost Thai exports, says panel
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/07/2024
» Thai exports should gain from the latest round of the US-China trade war, with growth estimated at 0.8-1.5%, up from an earlier projection of 0.5-1.5%, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Association sees uptick in used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/06/2024
» The used car market is expected to grow in the latter half of this year as financial service providers may ease the lending criteria for prospective buyers, following discussions regarding the stringent loan conditions, says the Association of Used Car.
Concerns over decline in steel consumption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2024
» Sluggish car sales in Thailand led to an 11-12% decrease in premium-grade steel sales during the first four months of 2024, underscoring worries concerning reduced steel consumption in the country this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Citi executive warns against 'invisible ceiling'
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2024
» One key challenge people face when advancing their careers is the growth-hindering "invisible ceiling" they build for themselves, says Narumon Chivangkur, Citi Country Officer and Banking Head at Citi Thailand.
Self-doubt obstructs high-level career advancement
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/03/2024
» One key challenge people face when advancing their careers is the growth-hindering “invisible ceiling” they build for themselves, says Narumon Chivangkur, country officer and banking head at Citi Thailand.