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Extension granted to migrant workforce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/06/2023
» Concern over a domestic labour shortage has eased after the cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension to employment contracts that allow more than 200,000 migrant workers to keep their jobs.
War rooms set up to stimulate exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/12/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has set up war rooms to spur exports, tackle obstacles to trade and curb the negative impact of a global economic slowdown in 2023.
Businesses demanding half a million more migrant workers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/07/2022
» More than 500,000 additional foreign workers are needed to support agricultural product processing and food industries for export, construction, tourism and services, according to the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
RCEP begins as SMEs hold breath
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/01/2022
» After much deliberation, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact is expected to become effective today.
New bridge boosts Thai-Myanmar ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2019
» TAK: Bilateral border trade between Thailand and Myanmar is expected to flourish after the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge becomes fully operational, starting from Oct 30.
Cutting through the gloom in export prospects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2019
» Thailand's export prospects look gloomy this year amid weak global demand and the US-China trade spat.
Export growth target cut to 3%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/06/2019
» The government has trimmed the export growth target to 3% this year from 8% earlier, blaming the global economic slowdown, the deepening trade row between the US and China and political uncertainties in Europe.
Border volume falls in February on strong baht
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/03/2019
» Thailand's border trade fell in February, attributed to a strong baht and higher competition from Chinese goods.
Asean ministers sign new deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2018
» Asean members have agreed on three trade pacts on Monday during the 33rd Asean Summit in Singapore, including the landmark Asean Agreement on E-Commerce.
Trade talks planned for Laos
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/09/2018
» Thai trade delegations are scheduled to attend a joint meeting with their Lao counterparts in Vientiane this week, aiming to raise bilateral trade to US$11 billion (360 billion baht) in 2021.