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Cabinet okays zero-tariff maize deal
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/05/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a Commerce Ministry proposal to import up to 600,000 tonnes of maize with zero tariffs from May to July, aiming to ease a shortage of animal feed ingredients following the disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
On the fast lane to a hi-tech economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/06/2021
» The government remains committed to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), firmly believing investment value in the corridor will reach at least 300 billion baht this year as expected.
Agencies urged to expedite final studies on pact
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/03/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered related agencies submit by the middle of next month the final studies on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) so that the government can make a decision whether to apply to join the pact.
NESDC lists steps to win confidence
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/02/2021
» The state planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), has urged the government to expedite economic cooperation in a move to build up the confidence of foreign investors.
Another 3 months of studies, followed by CPTPP decision
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/02/2021
» The government plans to take three months to decide whether Thailand should apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), according to the International Economic Policy Committee.
Govt eyes HK free trade deal
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/11/2019
» Thailand plans to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong, which will cover the service sector, including green finance and cyber security.
Somkid asks Japan to help clinch RCEP
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/11/2019
» Thailand has urged Japan to help finalise the long-delayed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), talks for which are expected to be completed by the end of this year.
EEC Office signs deal with Hong Kong businesses
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/10/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) to promote cooperation in the government's flagship hi-tech investment hub.
Seeds of Sufficiency now flourishing
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/10/2019
» Though it's been three years since the passing of the country's revered monarch, Pid Thong Lang Phra Foundation, a royally sponsored initiative applying the sufficiency economy philosophy, is still keen to uphold King Rama IX's legacy of caring for rural communities.
EEC keen to sign deal with China's ZAEZ
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/04/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is scheduled to sign a strategic cooperation later this month with the administrative committee of the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ) to support the government's flagship project.