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Thailand preps to resume EU talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2021
» Thailand aims to settle a joint understanding document that paves the way to kicking off talks for the long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this year.
Two indices gauge prices, confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/06/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has developed two new indices to gauge service prices and business confidence.
Thailand backs APEC statements
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/05/2021
» Thailand has voiced support for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)'s three key statements on the facilitation of the Covid-19 vaccine and movement of essential goods as well as expressing readiness to host the APEC meeting next year.
Online trade fairs to boost export value
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/05/2021
» The International Trade Promotion Department is set on hosting more virtual trade fairs and online business activities in order to boost the country's exports in the second half of the year.
Thai shippers upbeat about 6-7% growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/05/2021
» Thai shippers upgraded their export growth forecast to 6-7% this year from a 3-4% projection in December, helped by the global economic recovery, economic growth in major trading partners and healthy exports of industrial products such as automobiles, electrical appliances, equipment and parts, and oil-related products such as plastic pellets and chemicals.
Export target likely to exceed 4% after Q1 bump
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2021
» The Commerce Ministry plans to upgrade its export growth forecast to more than 4% after Thai export value in March recorded 8.47% growth, driven by intensive economic stimulus policies in trading countries, worldwide vaccinations and higher crude oil prices.
Thai-UK pact sets stage for agreement negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2021
» Thailand and the UK plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a Joint Trade Committee on Commerce and Economic Cooperation, paving the way for a future free trade agreement (FTA) after Brexit.
Export prospects brighten on friendlier US policies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/01/2021
» Thailand's exports to the US look more promising thanks to the friendlier trade policies of new US President Joe Biden.
UTCC: 3.6% export gain in 2021
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2021
» Thailand's exports are recovering and expected to tally growth of 3.6% this year to US$237 billion if a Covid-19 vaccine becomes effective and sufficient as hoped, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Draft panel for five-year trade tactics
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/01/2021
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered a panel to be established to work on the country's strategic trade plans for 2021-25 to cope with the crisis and ensuing recovery.