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Department seeks to speed up free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Department of Trade Negotiations is pushing for free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with trading partners to expand trade and investment opportunities as well as strengthen the economy.
Thai-Korean trade talks to start soon
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/03/2024
» Thailand plans to hold talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea in the middle of this year, with negotiations expected to be concluded by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
Chamber of Commerce foresees 2-3% expansion in exports in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/02/2024
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) forecasts exports to rebound to an expansion of 2-3% this year, with the value ranging from US$290 billion-293 billion, or an average of 2.5%, equivalent to $291.6 billion, from a contraction of 1% last year.
Foreign investment posts big gain in January
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2024
» Foreign investment rose in January, with applications approved by the Foreign Business Committee under the Foreign Business Act totalling 7.17 billion baht, up 39.8% year-on-year.
Tourism minister has 6 proposals to boost Asean unity
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Six proposals by the Minister of Tourism and Sports to build up regional partnerships in promoting Asean tourism and be represented in the upcoming meetings of Asean tourism ministers have been approved by the cabinet.
Official calls for speedy education reform
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/01/2024
» Thailand needs to accelerate educational development immediately to align with the requirements of trade and investment as the educational system is perceived as insufficient in addressing the dynamic demands of rapidly evolving industries.
Ministry aiming to sign 3 FTAs in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is aiming to sign three free trade agreements (FTA) this year, including two new agreements with Sri Lanka and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Ministry seeks to beef up trade with India
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is teaming up with the government's Team Thailand, whose primary responsibility is to support efforts to promote economic growth, to tap India as well as boost exports to India by 4% this year.
South Korea govt eyes EPA with Thailand
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/11/2023
» SEOUL: Talks are underway for South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy to enter an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Thailand, says Thai trade representative Nalinee Taveesin.
Proactive approach urged to boost exports by SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government is being urged to take a more proactive approach in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while focusing on developing human resources for Thailand to become a global production hub for foreign businesses, says the Commerce Ministry's trade planning unit.