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Growth cut due to inflation, slowdown
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/05/2022
» Mounting pressure from inflation, energy prices, the global economic slowdown and the prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine prompted the government's planning agency to lower its economic growth forecast yesterday to 2.5-3.5% for the year, down from the previous forecast of 3.5-4.5% in February.
Akara Resources able to restart gold mining
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/01/2022
» Akara Resources Plc, a gold mining company operating in the lower northern region, will be allowed to resume its mining operations if it can manage its operations in compliance with stricter requirements under the amended Minerals Act 2017, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Cabinet okays Asean-Canada FTA framework
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2021
» The cabinet yesterday approved the negotiation framework for the Asean-Canada free trade agreement (FTA), hoping the pact will help open a gateway for Thailand into North America.
State vows raft of ways to lift economic growth
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/10/2021
» The government vows to rev up infrastructure development, investment in clean energy, electric vehicles and new targeted industries to lift economic growth.
Govt to slash rice export tax
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2021
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle the Commerce Ministry's plan to reduce surcharges for Thai rice exporters on rice shipments under the EU and UK quotas.
Agencies urged to expedite final studies on pact
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/03/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered related agencies submit by the middle of next month the final studies on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) so that the government can make a decision whether to apply to join the pact.
Another 3 months of studies, followed by CPTPP decision
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/02/2021
» The government plans to take three months to decide whether Thailand should apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), according to the International Economic Policy Committee.
Govt wants to attract US tech firms
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/07/2020
» US investors are being urged to develop a Silicon Valley-like centre for innovative tech firms in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with the government pledging to devise special promotion packages for them.
Cabinet lines up FTAs with Bangladesh, Turkey
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/01/2020
» Thailand and Bangladesh will kick off talks to establish a free trade agreement (FTA) during their 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting next week.
Govt eyes HK free trade deal
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/11/2019
» Thailand plans to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong, which will cover the service sector, including green finance and cyber security.