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SME event to promote trade amongst small businesses
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/06/2024
» The public and private sectors have joined hands to generate marketing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a new trade show named Thailand SME Synergy Expo 2024, featuring products and services that supports business matching.
Govt to chase pink baht after Pride nets B4.5bn
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/06/2024
» The government expects June's Pride Month will generate more than 4.5 billion baht in cash flow for the economy, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Vietnam plans to raise booze consumption tax from 65% to 100% by 2030
Published on 14/06/2024
» HANOI: Vietnam's Finance Ministry has proposed to hike a special consumption tax on alcoholic drinks to 100% by 2030, the ministry said, a move that may further hurt the country's beverage industry.
TCP Group Furthers International Success with Expansion to Africa, India, and the Middle East
Published on 08/06/2024
» The global pandemic has ushered in a lifestyle prioritising health consciousness, driving consumers to seek food and beverage alternatives that offer health benefits and sustainability. This trend has enabled businesses to innovate and introduce new dietary options.
Index might keep trading sideways
Business, Published on 08/06/2024
» The downtrend on the Stock Exchange of Thailand persisted in May, despite a temporary rebound when the SET index briefly surpassed 1,370 points early in the month. The index peaked at 1,389 points before pulling back below 1,370. Among the key factors expected to influence trading going forward:
Shrinkflation unpacked
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» As manufacturers across various industries seek to cope with rising production costs, many are turning to "shrinkflation" to survive.
ThaiNamthip advances sustainability agenda and spearheads packaging circularity in Thailand
Business, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» Globally, one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute. Since the 1970s, plastic production has surged more rapidly than any other material.
Coffee market posts healthy growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Thai coffee market continues to grow, both in terms of domestic consumption and processing for export, driven by consumer lifestyles.
Farmers brace for arrival of La Niña
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon shifting to La Niña, which may affect Thailand's inflation rate, particularly for food items, fresh vegetables and fruit because of their high sensitivity to water conditions.
Push to promote SME, community products abroad
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai provided a policy briefing this week for overseas commercial counsellors to work with provincial commerce officers to promote Thai SMEs' (small and medium-sized enterprises) products and soft power -- including the food and content industries -- amid geopolitical tensions and changing consumer behaviour.