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Optimism about a new pact
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/08/2017
» The government expects a free-trade pact between Asean and Hong Kong to be signed by the end of this year, a move that will enhance trade and investment in the region.
Somkid urges Thai-CLMV master plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/03/2017
» Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand, the new drivers for Asean and Asian economic growth, should come up with a joint master plan for connectivity and key infrastructure development to strengthen the region's competitiveness, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Thai-Myanmar council push
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/02/2017
» Thai businesses are ramping up ties with their Myanmar counterparts in five main areas -- agriculture, border trade, energy, industrial development and tourism -- to tap into vast investment opportunities in the neighbouring country.
Myanmar, Thailand push 'one destination'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2017
» Bagan: Thailand and Myanmar have vowed to stimulate tourism and raise the number of visitors between the neighbouring nations to 1.5 million by 2020 as part of the "two countries, one destination" cooperative scheme.
Firms urged to invest in Myanmar
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2017
» The Thai private sector is being urged to set up industrial estates or special economic zones (SEZs) in Myanmar as the neighbouring country emerges as a magnet for foreign investment.
Non-Asean investors now qualify for local privileges
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/08/2016
» Non-Asean-based investors who have already invested in Asean will now be eligible for privileges enjoyed by their Asean counterparts in five sectors: agriculture, fisheries, forestry, mining and industrial.
Officials to meet on Dawei's initial phase
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/12/2014
» Officials from Myanmar and Thailand will meet next month to approve the framework of the initial phase of the delayed Dawei development project.
Initial phase of Dawei SEZ set to start next month
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/10/2014
» Myanmar and Thailand are expected to announce next month the development of the initial phase of the delayed Dawei development project.
Myanmar to tap ADB for Dawei loans
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/10/2013
» The stagnant Dawei deep-sea port and industrial project took a small step forward after Myanmar agreed to secure loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to invest in significant infrastructure development.
Japan still sitting out on Dawei project
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/09/2013
» Japan has renewed its position on Dawei, saying Tokyo needs more studies on the megaproject being pushed by Thailand and Myanmar before committing to take part.