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FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Chinese investors express interest in EV projects
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2022
» More Chinese investors are interested in carrying out electric vehicle (EV) projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with next-generation car development among the targeted S-curve industries in the EEC.
FTI urges swifter state action on labour amid shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is demanding a greater effort to deal with the severe shortage of 700,000 workers, even as the government is working to bring in migrant workers from neighbouring countries.
Industry titans want clarity on CPTPP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/10/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling for a chat with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thailand's much-delayed decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) after China, Taiwan and Britain divulged their eagerness to take part in this free-trade pact.
Economic titans urge passport idea
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/03/2021
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) urges the government to speed up its decision on adopting a Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme to increase tourist arrivals, despite uncertainty over the effectiveness of such schemes.
Crisis whittles firms to bare bones
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/07/2020
» The spread of the pandemic is reshaping the definition of lean business as companies struggle to survive.
Federation of Thai Industries says unemployment could hit 8m
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/07/2020
» The prolonged Covid-19 pandemic will likely leave up to 8 million people unemployed by the end of this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries.
Govts urged to 're-skill' workers
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/11/2019
» The Asean region is set to experience a skilled labour shortage in the future, due to the mismatch between the qualifications held by existing workers and the skill sets needed to achieve and succeed in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), a seminar was told.
BoI relocation package to lure foreign funds
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/08/2019
» The government has ordered the Board of Investment (BoI) to devise a "relocation package" for foreign investors wishing to shift from China to Thailand as a result of the Sino-US trade dispute, hoping to counter the slump in exports and foreign investment.
New industrial agency in China to funnel FDI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry plans to establish a new Office of Industrial Affairs in China to provide Thailand with investment information and facilitate Chinese investment, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.