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State rice auction attracts good offers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2015
» The year's first auction for about 1 million tonnes of state rice stocks was very active, drawing 100 bidders on Thursday.
Anti-dumping duties for imports remain in place
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/01/2015
» The government has insisted on maintaining its anti-dumping duties levied on steel imports in a move to protect domestic producers complaining of being hurt by a flood of cheap imports.
Push for Act rejig to curb monopolies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2014
» The Trade Competition Act needs to be amended to cover enforcement of state enterprises that run businesses that compete with the private sector and are listed on the stock market. The call was made by the Commerce Ministry in a bold move to try and reduce monopoly.
Chamber hopes to stem furore
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/07/2014
» In an attempt to tackle labour problems and human trafficking allegations, businesses are urgently looking at ways to regulate the fishing industry including registering fishing boat operators and foreign worker recruitment brokers.
Drought lifts inflation to 1-year high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/05/2014
» Thai inflation accelerated to a 12-month high in April, with prices for fresh fruits and vegetables rising after a drought-induced drop in production.
Graftbusters set to pitch proposals
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/04/2014
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) is poised to present its anti-corruption master plan while calling for reforms and the suppression of corruption in an effective and sustainable manner.
Ministry banks on lifestyle exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/03/2014
» Exports of furniture, leatherwear and textiles are unlikely to feel much impact from the ongoing political turmoil, as overseas demand remains unaffected.
Survey reveals consumer angst amid political woes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2014
» Economic growth will come in below 2% this year if the anti-government protests last through the first half, warns a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Chinese whispers as government deal hits rocks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/02/2014
» Academics and exporters alike believe there is something very fishy behind the government's rice deal with a Chinese state enterprise, with some saying revocation of the deal could be due to government attempts to ease pressure from being investigated.
Trade boss: Rice exports wilt in 2013
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/12/2013
» The government acknowledged for the first time rice exports in 2013 will reach a mere 6.68 million tonnes worth US$4.38 billion, down by 3.9% and 7.9%, respectively.