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Agency predicts completion of railway bridge by 2029
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/12/2023
» The Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda) expects the new bridge facilitating the Thailand-China high-speed train project's crossing between Thailand and Laos to be completed by 2029.
Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
Santi favours updated railway contract
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/01/2023
» Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat supports revising the contract for the high-speed railway linking three airports to take into account the impact from Covid-19 outbreaks on the bid winner, a Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group-led consortium.
Bridging the gap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2022
» Cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries is thriving, thanks in part to expanded infrastructure connectivity.
Arkhom eyes 10% export growth in 2022
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2022
» Despite soaring oil prices and rising production costs driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith still hopes to see the Thai export sector expand by 10% this year.
State firms plan outlay of B300bn in 2021
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2021
» State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are expected to disburse around 300 billion baht from a total investment budget for fiscal 2021 worth 307 billion, says the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Walt Disney dreams for EEC
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/03/2020
» The Treasury Department plans to approach Walt Disney Co about building a theme park in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area, says director-general Yuttana Yimgarund.
Foreigners may get chance to invest in TFFIF units
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2020
» The government is likely to let foreign investors plough money into the Thailand Future Fund (TFFIF), a state-backed infrastructure fund, amid strong interest.
SEC poised to sign Hong Kong deal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2020
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with its Hong Kong counterpart on fast-tracking approval of cross-border investment in mutual funds by the second quarter.
State Enterprise Policy Office seeks PPP nod for medical hub
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/06/2019
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) will push a medical complex with investment value of 10 billion baht in Bangkok's Chatuchak district to proceed under a public-private joint investment scheme.