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Mid-year scheme to build value
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2017
» Thailand's rising wages, outdated manufacturing technology and labour-intensive industry structure are blunting the country's competitive edge, resulting in subpar economic growth in recent years.
Thailand urged to find ways to offset China slowdown
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2016
» Thailand must strengthen its domestic economy and explore new export destinations to offset China's slower growth, says a source at the Finance Ministry.
SME Bank to give cluster grants
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2016
» The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) is set to offer grants to small-business operators who are engaged in the government's 10 targeted industrial clusters.
Ministry considers further incentives to spur SEZs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/04/2016
» The Finance Ministry is considering special incentives in an attempt to trigger an investment spree in special economic zones (SEZs).
State turns pitchman in FDI search
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2016
» The government will take the role of a global salesman in search of investors for Thailand instead of waiting idly, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
SME Bank inks deal with juice maker
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2016
» The state-run Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) has signed a joint venture contract with an agricultural processing company.
'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.