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Sought-after legislation removes barriers to SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/07/2016
» The long-awaited and much-anticipated Secured Transactions Act came into force yesterday, giving SMEs and startups easier access to credit by letting them use inventory, raw materials and intellectual property as collateral.
Creative economy looks abroad
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/04/2016
» Thailand aims to hire the world's leading universities and educational institutes to help develop more creative products and innovations as part of a strategic move to restructure manufacturing and trade.
New business registrations to rise by 8%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/01/2016
» Officials expect new business registrations to grow by 8.06% this year as the government promotes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), infrastructure development and tourism.
Trade officials see 5% export rise in 2016
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2015
» The government has set an export growth target of 5% next year, banking on a global recovery, state stimulus measures and development of special economic zones (SEZs).
Liquidity woes vex small firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/09/2015
» The competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains weak, with the sluggish economy reducing consumer purchasing power and squeezing operators' cash flow, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thaitrade.com gets escrow platform from Bangkok Bank
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/01/2015
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with Bangkok Bank Plc and DHL Express International (Thailand) to boost exports from Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) via its online marketplace.
Foreigners get 'time to comply' with joint venture changes
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/11/2014
» The Business Development Department is hosing down fears about Thailand's move to restrict foreign control over joint-venture companies run by Thais, with director-general Pongpun Gearaviriyapun saying such businesses will get a temporary reprieve to comply with the changes.
Asean tries to liberalise 24 services
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2014
» An additional 24 categories of services will be open this year to greater Asean investment under the Asean Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS), which aims to reduce investment barriers in the service sector.
SMEs need more funding
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/05/2013
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are rated as moderately competitive against regional companies in a prelude to the planned Asean integration in 2016.
Small shops set for 'Show-Suay' upgrade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2013
» Despite being spurned as a waste of time by a leading academic, the government is proceeding with plans to modernise traditional grocery stores under a proposed Show-Suay scheme.