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Yingluck upbeat on food industry export prospects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has expressed confidence the Thai food industry will remain the country's top revenue earner despite any impact the euro-zone crisis may have.
Exporters scoff at government's rice sale
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2012
» Rice exporters are doubtful of the government's ability to sell up to 2 million tonnes of rice as vowed by the Commerce Ministry, barring an unexpected food crisis or a drastic swing in prices.
Palm oil groups rally against fee
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2012
» The palm oil industry opposes a surcharge on the export of crude palm olein quietly imposed by the Commerce Ministry.
Ministry stands by rice policy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2012
» The Commerce Ministry is confident of Thailand retaining its status as the world's No.1 rice exporter this year, with a goal to ship 9 million tonnes.
More green hotels to be encouraged to go organic
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/05/2012
» The Commerce Ministry plans to promote Thailand as a regional wellness and retreat hub in the medium term, starting with upgrading green hotels and resorts to organic hospitality centres.
Rent ceiling in the works for food courts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/05/2012
» The Commerce Ministry will set a ceiling on rent and allocation of income to help control costs for traders at food centres, says Vatchari Vimooktayon, director-general of the Internal Trade Department.
Central urges AEC advisory company
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/05/2012
» The government should set up a consulting company to advise on investment in Asean, which could help to boost Thai exports by at least 2 trillion baht, says Tos Chirathivat, the chief executive of Central Retail Corporation (CRC).
EU export growth goal maintained
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/05/2012
» Despite the debt crisis in Greece, the Commerce Ministry is sticking to its 15% growth target for Thai exports to the EU this year.
AP Honda may avoid charges
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/05/2012
» AP Honda, the local distributor of Honda motorcycles, will likely avoid being charged with violating the Trade Competition Act, as the statute of limitations will soon expire.
Reforms suggested ahead of AEC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/05/2012
» The Trade Negotiations Department insists Thailand and other Asean members must adjust domestic laws to meet commitments outlined in the Asean Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint.