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Wine market licks its wounds following challenging period
Business, William Hicks, Published on 25/06/2021
» The wine market in Thailand has suffered numerous setbacks since the beginning of the pandemic, namely various alcohol restrictions, the banning of online sales, the lack of foreign tourists and an overall drop in consumer purchasing power, says Yodi Mootoosamy, general manager at Penfolds International.
Envoys urge rule reform
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/11/2020
» Five ambassadors from developed economies met at the US ambassador's residence in Bangkok last week to call for Thailand to undergo regulatory reform, which should ease doing business, in addition to allowing fast-track access for essential business travel as the US thrashes out its political turmoil.
EEU FTA in progress
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/09/2019
» Thailand could see a windfall in bilateral trade though an upcoming free trade agreement (FTA) with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), set to finish negotiations over the next few years, says Russian minister of economic development Maxim Oreshkin.
EU ambassador upbeat on Thai FTA talks
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/09/2019
» The EU ambassador to Thailand said he was "optimistic" the long-delayed free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations will continue between Thailand and the EU, speaking at the 7th annual EU-Asean Business Summit in Bangkok.
EU trade negotiations may finally happen
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/05/2019
» With Thailand's long-awaited general election finally concluded, the country may finally see diplomatic relationships with the West normalise. This could mean a windfall in terms of trade, as delayed negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU can begin as early as this year.
EU pushing GI products for possible FTA perks
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/11/2018
» The European Union is heavily promoting geographical indication products in Thailand in the hopes that GI will be a top priority in negotiations for an eventual free-trade agreement (FTA).