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Bracing for the budget boom
Business, Published on 01/04/2024
» After a delay of six months, the government's 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill was finally approved by parliament on March 22, followed by the senate on March 25.
Asian shares rise after Wall Street advances
Business, Published on 30/03/2024
» RECAP: Shares in Asia rose yesterday following gains on Wall Street, which closed out a stellar quarter ahead of a holiday on Friday. Benchmarks in Japan, South Korea and mainland China all edged higher, while the US dollar firmed after hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official.
AWC Launches "AEC FOOD WHOLESALE PRATUNAM" Global Hub
Published on 29/03/2024
» Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), a leading integrated lifestyle real estate group in Thailand, is gearing up to introduce 'AEC FOOD WHOLESALE PRATUNAM' or 'AFP', a pioneering global food wholesale hub, on June 26, 2024. This move responds to the growing interest among entrepreneurs in the expanding global food wholesale market. AFP heralds the first fully integrated food wholesale platform, blending online and offline domains with the vision of "Integrated Wholesale Platform for Non-Stop Opportunity." This innovative platform connects a network of premier food buyers, including global hotel chains, restaurants, catering services, airlines, hospital chains, and renowned chefs worldwide. Buyers are invited to register on the online platform "PhenixBox" to encourage significant joint business growth.
MPI declines for 17th month in a row
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipped for a 17th consecutive month in February, falling by 2.8% year-on-year to 99.2 points, as a result of lower manufacturing in key areas like the automotive industry, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Carbon credits key to ending deforestation
Oped, Published on 29/03/2024
» Over the past few years, intense media scrutiny has prompted a growing number of companies to pursue high-quality carbon credits. Seeking to avoid accusations of "greenwashing", many of these firms are no longer content with merely offsetting their emissions and have been actively seeking credits that deliver tangible benefits to local communities.
Thailand gains access to XTransfer platform
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2024
» XTransfer, a Chinese fintech unicorn, has expanded its business-to-business (B2B) cross-border trade payment platform to Thailand to capitalise on global trade conducted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Govt eyes $15bn investment after PM's global pitch
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/03/2024
» The government said it expects to garner at least US$15 billion (546 billion baht) in foreign direct investment in the next three years as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's trips around the world to woo electric vehicle (EV) makers and technology companies start to yield results.
Domestic sales still plummeting
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/03/2024
» Domestic car sales continued to decline, especially in the pickup segment, falling by 26% year-on-year in February, which is expected to be the lowest level in two years, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Making exports for a low-carbon era
Oped, Published on 27/03/2024
» Exports have been Thailand's important growth engine for many decades. A number of Thailand's export destinations have shown increasing interest in and support for low-carbon products. Failure to meet global demand for low-carbon products risks Thailand's competitiveness in international trade.
Whizdom Craftz Samyan Continues to Draw Buyers in Thailand and Abroad after Successful Hong Kong Roadshow
Published on 26/03/2024
» “Whizdom Craftz Samyan” by MQDC continues to create a buzz for Thai real estate with Knightsbridge Partners at events in Thailand and abroad.