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Headwinds pose challenge for rice sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The world is witnessing an alarming surge in global food threats. Devastatingly high temperatures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon are wreaking havoc on farms across the globe, from the United States to China. Adding to the crisis, Russia's withdrawal from a crucial deal that facilitated the safe flow of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea has exacerbated the situation.
Country urged to beef up EV industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/06/2023
» Thailand is being urged to step up proactive measures to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry, focusing on stimulating the domestic market by encouraging the use of electric cars, at the same time promoting the export of EVs and related components.
Recycled clothing demand surges on environmental concerns
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2023
» Clothing made from recycled materials is becoming a global consumer trend as more people are concerned about protecting the environment and reducing emissions.
Fruit exports signal big year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2023
» This year could prove fruitful for farmers and agricultural produce shippers as good prices, including for main crops such as rice, cassava, sugar and chilled fresh chicken, are increasing, driven by higher demand and the easing of transport gridlock at borders.
Shipments exceed 2m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2023
» Rice exports surpassed 2 million tonnes in the first quarter with a value of 38.1 billion baht, up 29.3% year-on-year.
Jurin optimistic on trade bonanza from UAE venture
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/02/2023
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is scheduled to lead delegations from the government and private sector to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Feb 6-7, with a goal to raise Thai exports to the UAE by up to 30 billion baht this year.
New stimulus planned in effort to keep recovery rolling
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/10/2022
» The government is planning to roll out a number of measures as "New Year gifts" at the end of the year, including an extension of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme and the "Shop Dee Mee Khuen" tax rebate scheme.
Shopee inks pact to help empower SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/09/2022
» The Commerce Ministry's International Trade Promotion Department on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shopee, an e-commerce platform, to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their quality products and sell their products online.
Tapioca shipments to keep rising amid high demand
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/09/2022
» Thai exports of tapioca products are expected to continue growing this year, boosted by global demand as importers seek alternatives for maize, which has become costly because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Ministry eyes B42bn in GI product sales
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2022
» The Commerce Ministry pledges to continue promoting geographical indication (GI) products, aiming to raise sales of GI products including exports to more than 42 billion baht this year from 39 billion baht in 2021.