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February exports unimpeded by baht
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2018
» Exports retained their growth momentum in February, up 10.3% year-on-year, on the heels of a 17.6% increase in January that was the highest in 62 months.
Tailwinds projected for Thai shipments in 2018
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2018
» The government is upbeat about the country's export prospects after shipments rose at the fastest rate in more than five years in January.
Moving forward in global trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2018
» Thailand has entered into negotiations for a number of free trade agreements (FTA). Its first FTA was the Asean Free Trade Area, signed in 1992. The country has six FTAs with India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Peru and Chile.
Brisk business on the cards for Thai exports despite risks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/12/2017
» Thai exports will keep rising in 2018, fuelled by a 9.2% increase in global exports and the economic recovery of Thailand's major trade partners: the US, Japan, China and Europe.
2018 exports could jump 6.5%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2017
» The Commerce Ministry has set an initial 2018 export growth target of 6-6.5% to about US$250 billion (8.2 trillion baht), citing the expanding global economy, while the baht is expected to soften because of US policies to strengthen the dollar.
Somkid sees 10% export growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/12/2017
» Export growth this year is expected to reach 10% as the figure for November increased 13.4% year-on-year, well above expectations, which should push the year-end tally to beat projections, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Sontirat vows welfare aid, export policies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2017
» Strengthening the local economy, boosting exports and monitoring inflation are the priorities of the Commerce Ministry after the latest cabinet reshuffle, says Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.
More GI products on the cards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2017
» The government is pushing for more products with geographical indication (GI), counting on their uniqueness to add value to Thai goods and strengthen local economies, says the Commerce Ministry's Intellectual Property Department.
Ministry: Exports likely to hit all-time record
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2017
» Thai export value could reach an all-time high US$232.6 billion this year if the monthly value is at least $19 billion in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the International Trade Promotion Department.
WEF to make Bangkok visit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/10/2017
» Thailand will host the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2017 annual meeting, which will discuss changes to the metrics of the global competitiveness ranking, says Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.