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Agency tracks US polls for policy insights
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is watching the US presidential election for insights on policy directions related to the economy, investment and foreign affairs.
Minister to submit letter on CPTPP
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/10/2021
» Thailand's decision on whether to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is becoming clearer, as Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai is expected to submit a letter of intent soon for the country to apply to join the pact to the cabinet for its approval.
Thailand called upon to reassess impact of CPTPP
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/09/2021
» Thailand needs to re-evaluate the impact of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), after China formally applied to join the trade bloc on Sept 16, according to the chief trade negotiator.
CPTPP studies to go before the cabinet
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2021
» Final studies on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are ready and scheduled to go before the cabinet's consideration over the next few weeks so that the government can make a decision whether to apply to join the pact.
Biden pegged as good for exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/11/2020
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit expects Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election to benefit rather than harm Thailand's exports, while ongoing trade spats between China and the US are likely to ease, boosting global trade sentiment.
JSCCIB anticipates risks to recovery
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/11/2020
» The powerful business group Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), is maintaining its economic forecast at 7-9% contraction this year, amid mounting concerns that the second wave of outbreak in many foreign countries may deter Thai economic recovery in the final quarter of the year.
CPTPP discord delays entry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/07/2020
» Given the contentious debate about whether the country should join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Thailand is unlikely to be able to submit a formal request to join the controversial pact within this year.
Companies want clarity on CPTPP
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/06/2020
» The private sector is calling for a quick and clear stance from the government on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Negative factors still clouding export outlook, shippers say
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/06/2020
» Despite a rise in exports for a second straight month in April, a key trade group is maintaining its export forecast at an 8% contraction this year.
Chief negotiator insists CPTPP good for the country
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2020
» Despite mounting dissent from civil groups, the chief trade negotiator insists Thailand is likely to see a boost in economic growth, investment and exports if the country participates in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).