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Slew of FTA negotiations set to take place next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/11/2021
» Thailand aims to embark on talks on new free trade agreements with the European Union (EU), the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Free Trade Association (Efta) and vows to accelerate ongoing FTA talks with Turkey, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Tapioca exports predicted to miss target
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/11/2019
» The country's tapioca product exports are highly likely to miss the target of 8.5 million tonnes this year because of weak global demand and lower supply from the widespread cassava mosaic virus.
Plan to up China-bound shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry aims to raise the export volume to China to US$100 billion by 2027 from $28-39 billion a year now, with a focus on high-potential provinces and cities such as Guangdong, Shanghai and Shandong.
Farm troubles seen as drag on exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/12/2018
» The private sector remains concerned about farm activity next year, fearing that lower agricultural and agro-industrial shipments will slow the country's exports to 5% growth for a total of US$268 billion (8.8 trillion baht).
Commerce Ministry sticking with 8% export growth outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/11/2018
» Despite the state planning agency painting a murky picture of exports, the Commerce Ministry remains resolute in its 8% growth forecast for this year and next.
Trade with North Korea tipped to rise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2018
» Thailand's export prospects are forecast to improve after tensions between the US and North Korea eased.
Talks sought to escape US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/03/2018
» The government is set to negotiate with the Trump administration to find a way out of the US steel and aluminium tariffs and ease the negative impact on Thailand's exports of such materials.
Consumer sentiment up again in October
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/11/2017
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) rose for a third straight month in October, reflecting stronger purchasing power and a brighter economic outlook for the rest of the year, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Shippers predict 5% export growth in March
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2017
» Thai shipments are expected to have recorded 5% growth in March, boosted by the global economic recovery and higher oil prices after a 2.8% dip in February, exporters say.
Mission hopes to sway US on trafficking
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/03/2015
» Thai private-sector and government officials are flying to the US today to clarify what Thailand has done to tackle forced labour and child labour issues.