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15 nations sign world's biggest free trade pact at virtual meet
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2020
» Fifteen nations in the Asia-Pacific, including Thailand, yesterday signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, the world's biggest free trade deal, as they concluded the 37th Asean Summit and related summits held virtually from Nov 12-15.
Thailand poised to sign RCEP deal mid-month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2020
» Thailand looks set to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact by the middle of this month.
Use of FTA perks, GSP declines in first 7 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2020
» The use of free trade agreement (FTA) privileges and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by Thai exporters fell by 14.8% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2020, in line with the country's lower overall exports because of the pandemic.
Wangnamyen beefs up dairy investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/10/2020
» With tariffs on dairy products under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (Tafta) set to be eliminated in 2025, Wangnamyen Dairy Cooperative, the owner of Wangnamyen and Q-Life brands, has beefed up its investment in preparation for higher competition from imported products from Australia and New Zealand.
Partners set to clinch RCEP deal next month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2020
» Dialogue partners look set to clinch the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on Nov 14 in Vietnam, according to the trade negotiators' chief.
Rubber rising on glove and tyre demand
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/10/2020
» Thailand is likely to see higher shipments of rubber, increasing 3.19% this year, because of rising demand for rubber gloves and auto tyres, as well as the government's proactive approach to promote rubber exports.
Bright outlook for natural rubber prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/09/2020
» The prospects for natural rubber prices are rising, boosted by a sharp uptick in demand for protective rubber gloves because of the pandemic and limited supply in the world market.
Nations still want India in RCEP
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/08/2020
» Ministers from the 16 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Participating Countries yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to signing the RCEP agreement in November, insisting they will invite India to return to the negotiating table.
Pandemic hits trade perk use
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2020
» The use of free trade agreement (FTA) privileges and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by Thai exporters fell by 15.1% year-on-year in the first five months of 2020, moving in line with the country's lower overall exports during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cabinet to consider RCEP pact in October
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/08/2020
» The Commerce Ministry will ask the cabinet for approval to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in October, one month ahead of the pact's official scheduled signing in Vietnam.