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Export outlook still rosy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/02/2024
» Following a quicker uptick in exports than expected in January, the Commerce Ministry expects continued expansion, driven by the global economic recovery, easing of worldwide inflation, food security measures pushed by several countries, and tightened regional economic cooperation.
Exports rise for sixth straight month
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2024
» Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose for the sixth consecutive month in January and were up 10% annually or more than expected, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
Bank of Thailand warns of long-term downturn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Thai export sector has lost competitiveness in global markets, with the market share of rice shipments falling by more than 50% over the past 20 years, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Is Cambodia a new agricultural power?
Oped, Published on 17/02/2024
» Hun Manet, the new Cambodian prime minister and son of the previous prime minister and former military general Hun Sen, recently announced the implementation of a new strategic policy for local agricultural development.
Closer trade ties sought through talks with Tajikistan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2024
» Thailand is revving up trade talks with Tajikistan to increase trade and investment between the two countries, focusing on paper, sugar and rice.
Cool approach to fruit business
Business, Published on 10/02/2024
» Motivated by a profound desire to add value to agricultural products, Kraitawat Seibenjaratana, chief executive of Mai Mee Od Co, a startup dedicated to processing Thai tropical fruit, has been delving into technologies and R&D on freezing fruit, which he believes offers expansive business potential.
Thai rice exports face fraught year ahead
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2024
» Myriad risk factors still loom over rice exports this year, notably the volatility of exchange rates, the declining competitiveness of Thai rice, intense price competition, the impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon, and India's restrictive export policy, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association.
India rice rates extend rally on low supplies; Thai prices ease
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2024
» BENGALURU - Parboiled rice export prices from India extended their record rally this week, driven by tight supplies and firm demand due to higher prices in other hubs, while Thai rates slipped as new supply from fresh harvests trickled in.
Rice exports set to dip 14.4% this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2024
» Thailand's rice shipments are expected to fall by 14.4% this year because of lower production and greater competition, according to the Foreign Trade Department.
Rice export volumes seen down 14% on lower production
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2024
» Thailand expects to export 7.5 million tonnes of rice this year, down 14.4% year-on-year, due to lower production and increased competition, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.