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Thailand's inequality remains entrenched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.
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.
CPF income set to rise by 7-8%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/06/2023
» Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), the SET-listed flagship of food and agribusiness conglomerate CP Group, expects its total revenue to increase by 7-8% to 610-620 billion baht this year, attributed mainly to contributions from its international business, particularly the Philippines, where the firm's animal feed business is growing.
Outlook better for rice exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2023
» Thailand should see greater opportunities to export rice in the second half of the year as countries that import are rushing to stock up on concerns about drought.
Consumer confidence ticks up in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/06/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for a 12th straight month in May and hit the highest level since March 2020, boosted by a gradually recovering economy and a resilient tourism sector.
Food event transactions increase by 81%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2023
» The food and beverage trade event Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2023 ended on Saturday and generated up to 120 billion baht in transactions, outstripping the original target of 70 billion baht.
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.
Food shipments set to gain by 10% as standards rise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry wants to grow food exports by 10% this year, driven by increasing demand and higher Thai standards for quality, safety and sustainable production processes.
Thailand eyes 3 deals by 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2023
» Thailand wants to conclude free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the middle of next year to improve trade and investment.
Executives upbeat on gem and jewellery export outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2023
» Exports of gems and jewellery (excluding gold) are expected to grow by 10% this year as demand in the high-end segment remains strong.