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Panel retains 3-4.5% GDP growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/01/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has decided to maintain its GDP growth forecast at 3-4.5%, believing the government will not reimpose harsh lockdown measures and looking forward to better tourism prospects in the second quarter.
FTI jittery over third wave's impact on SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has raised concerns over the impact of the third Covid-19 outbreak on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) despite the state's attempts to help them gain better access to soft loans through a scheme under the Bank of Thailand.
FTI jittery over new lockdowns
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/03/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is worried efforts to restore the reeling Thai and global economies may face a setback as some European countries have renewed lockdown measures amid fears of coronavirus mutations.
IEAT plan for Chon Buri to forge ahead
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/01/2021
» The new coronavirus outbreak, which has spread to 56 provinces in less than a month, is threatening to affect short-term investment in Thailand as it is sapping business confidence, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
JSCCIB regroups for 2021 forecast change
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/01/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to reassess Thailand's economic outlook in 2021 on Wednesday as stronger state measures against the new outbreak have begun to affect employment in at-risk provinces.
Call for labour registration
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) supports the state plan to register all migrant workers and better manage their data records in response to the surge of Covid-19 infections among foreign workers.
Downbeat SCG ups revenue dip to 9%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/10/2020
» SET-listed SCG, Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, has adjusted its 2020 revenue estimate, believing it will fall by 9% from last year, not 6% as earlier expected, because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sector steels itself for recovery
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/09/2020
» Despite years of sluggish performance worsened by the pandemic, business leaders are optimistic about the steel industry's recovery if the government gives better protection to local manufacturers and goes ahead with megaprojects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Royal Enfield setting up 10 more shops to earn sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/09/2020
» Indian mid-sized motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield plans to generate sales by adding 10 stores in Thailand next year despite the sluggish market caused by the pandemic impact.
BoI events aim for 4,000 pairings
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/08/2020
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects to help 4,000 Thai and foreign companies form business partnerships this year through two international events, though this is half last year's tally because of the impact of Covid-19.