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Fighting back against exploitation
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/06/2021
» As sharing economy tech companies plot major mergers and initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, they are running into problems in Thailand as the state, labour organisations and restaurateurs attempt to push back against the exploitation inherent in their business models.
US counters China with Blue Dot Network
Business, William Hicks, Published on 14/02/2020
» With China's massive One Belt One Road international development project and upcoming pan-Asian trade deal, the country has been flexing its muscles throughout the region, pulling Thailand closer to Beijing than Washington.
EEU FTA in progress
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/09/2019
» Thailand could see a windfall in bilateral trade though an upcoming free trade agreement (FTA) with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), set to finish negotiations over the next few years, says Russian minister of economic development Maxim Oreshkin.
KTBST seeks China market with Haitong partnership
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/07/2019
» KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) is partnering with Hong Kong-based Haitong International Securities in a bid to break into the China market and profit from the potential rebound in the Chinese economy once the nation's trade conflict with the US eases.
BoT forecasts 3.9% GDP growth despite weak shipments
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/03/2019
» Strong domestic demand will partially offset declining exports, leading to higher-than-expected GDP growth of 3.9% this year, says the Bank of Thailand.
EU pushing GI products for possible FTA perks
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/11/2018
» The European Union is heavily promoting geographical indication products in Thailand in the hopes that GI will be a top priority in negotiations for an eventual free-trade agreement (FTA).