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Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
Trade takes another hit
Business, Published on 10/07/2023
» The value of Thai exports dipped for an eighth consecutive month in May, falling by 4.6% to US$24.3 billion, contributing to an overall decline of 5.1% to $116 billion in the first five months of this year.
Network touts eco-friendly packaging
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 29/06/2023
» Seven leading beverage, consumer product and packaging companies have come together to unveil the Packaging Recovery Organization Thailand Network or "PRO-Thailand Network", aimed at driving sustainable packaging management practices in Thailand.
World Bank: Myanmar recovery years away
Published on 27/06/2023
» The economy of Myanmar has shown some signs of stabilising in the first half of this year but it is unlikely to recover to pre-Covid levels until 2027 or 2028, according to the World Bank.
Parsing the impact of the parched season
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2023
» The effects of the El Niño weather pattern are becoming increasingly evident with the persistence of hot, dry weather and high temperatures despite the official start of the rainy season on May 22, as announced by the Meteorological Department.
Commerce Ministry aims to stimulate exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry wants to increase the value of exports by another 19.4 billion baht (around US$550 million) in the second half, providing support through the hosting of up to 350 export stimulus activities.
Recovery foreseen after sluggish April
Business, Published on 13/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand struggled with another period of weakness in April. The index started the month at 1,609.17 points and declined steadily thereafter, hitting its low on the last trading day of the month at 1,524.30 and closing at 1,529.12, a drop of 80.05 points or 5% in just one month.
Wice aims to raise funds for subsidiary via MAI listing
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 20/04/2023
» SET-listed Wice Logistics is preparing to list subsidiary Euroasia Total Logistics (ETL) on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) to raise funds to expand its cross-border logistics business between Europe and Asia.
OECD predicts SE Asian growth to decline
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 10/04/2023
» Economic growth in Southeast Asia is forecast to drop from 5.6% in 2022 to 4.6% this year, pressured by weaker demand as the global economy slows, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Forum calls for upgrades to cross-border payment systems
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2023
» Thailand's cross-border e-commerce still has great potential for growth, but improvements in payment systems and one-stop services need to be accelerated.