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Private sector calls on BoT to cut rates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2024
» The private sector is urging the Bank of Thailand to reduce interest rates and maintain the value of the baht.
Thailand, UK endorse 'enhanced trade' pact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand and the UK officially signed an enhanced trade partnership (ETP) on Wednesday, aimed at increasing trade and investment between the two nations.
Central bank urged to reduce interest rates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Commerce Minister has urged the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to cut interest rates and maintain the value of the baht, hoping to increase exports and increase GDP.
Phumtham notes past work
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2024
» Former commerce minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday boasted that the Commerce Ministry had achieved a lot in the first year of his tenure, including ensuring better produce prices, reducing the cost of living for the public and enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Shippers eye 5% growth goal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is calling on the prime minister to set an annual average target of 5% export growth amid risk factors such as the baht's appreciation and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Deficit with China sparks concern amid uptick in imports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/08/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has expressed concern over the widening trade deficit between Thailand and China.
July sees highest export growth in 28 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2024
» Exports in July expanded by 15.2%, the highest growth rate in 28 months, as inflation eased and the purchasing power of trading partners rose.
Ministry sees 10% uptick in gems and jewellery exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry anticipates exports of gems and jewellery to expand by 10% this year, attributed to increased demand in the global market, the continuing recovery in tourism, and expansion into new markets.
Opening of checkpoint in Yunnan to expedite Thai fruit exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2024
» China inaugurated a new checkpoint at the port of Guan Lei in Yunnan province on Aug 5, expediting the exportation of Thai fruit via the Mekong River.
Delegation to boost trade, investment with Kazakhstan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is leading a high-level ministry delegation to Kazakhstan during Aug 13-18 to promote bilateral cooperation in trade and investment.