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Thailand eyes more mini-FTAs in China
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/02/2023
» Thailand wants to sign mini-free trade agreements (mini-FTAs) with the Chinese city of Shenzhen and the province of Yunnan in March and April, respectively, after the mini-FTA with Hainan resulted in a significant growth of Thai exports.
US risks debt default as soon as July: budget office
AFP, Published on 16/02/2023
» WASHINGTON - The United States risks defaulting on payment obligations as soon as July, if lawmakers fail to resolve a gridlock and raise the federal borrowing limit, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates Wednesday.
Cabinet endorses B300 visitor fee to improve standards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/02/2023
» The cabinet yesterday approved the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreigners visiting Thailand by air, along with a 150-baht fee for visitors by land or sea, expected to start in June this year.
Thailand, UAE to form closer trade ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/02/2023
» Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to form a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and establish a Joint Business Council to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with the goal of increasing Thai exports to 30 billion baht this year.
Q1 exports anticipated to dip 3-5%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2023
» Exports are expected to contract 3-5% in the first quarter before starting to recover in the second and third quarters, partially helped by China's reopening, lower freight rates and high global purchases, according to the national shipping group.
Baht hits high-value products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2023
» High-value industrial products with few imported raw materials such as rubber products, canned and processed seafood, gems and jewellery are expected to be the hardest hit as the baht strengthens, according to the planning unit of the Commerce Ministry.
Jurin optimistic on trade bonanza from UAE venture
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/02/2023
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is scheduled to lead delegations from the government and private sector to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Feb 6-7, with a goal to raise Thai exports to the UAE by up to 30 billion baht this year.
Informa plans more events as demand bounces back
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/02/2023
» Event organiser Informa Markets Thailand plans to host more exhibitions to combat rising operational costs and maximise its revenue, as demand for face-to-face meetings recovers following the pandemic.
Rubber farmer income plan gets approval
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2023
» The government has approved a 7.64-billion-baht income guarantee scheme for rubber farmers for the 2022-23 season, which is operating for the fourth consecutive year.
Department poised to kick off FTA talks with EU
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/02/2023
» Thailand has set its sights on kicking off free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union (EU) this year and accelerating the conclusion of negotiations regarding planned FTAs with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Canada, Turkey and Sri Lanka, according to the chief of the Trade Negotiations Department.