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Thai printers press on despite digital challenge
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/05/2019
» The Thai Printing Association forecasts the printing industry will grow by only 2-3% in 2019 despite a government stimulus package offering personal tax reductions for purchases of new books and e-books this year.
Agency says April MPI reading was lowest in 12 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/05/2019
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in April fell for the first time this year, dipping to its lowest level in 12 months -- 95.91 points -- because of a sagging global economy and the US-China trade war denting Thai exports.
Spat, uncertainty slow Thai growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/05/2019
» Thailand's economic growth is expected to slow in 2019 because of rising global trade tensions and domestic political uncertainty, with local business operators suffering from negative momentum from the US-China dispute, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Private sector cuts export view, urges new measures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/05/2019
» Business operators plan to cut their export growth projection for the country this year to less than 3% as sentiment fades amid the US-China trade war and a slowing global economy.
TSTH expects sales volume to gain 5-10%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/04/2019
» SET-listed Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), the local unit of India's largest steel maker, expects its sales volume this fiscal year starting in April to rise by 5-10% to 1.20-1.25 million tonnes thanks to the expansion of its overseas markets.
Firms tell parties to coalesce quickly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2019
» The private sector is calling for political parties to negotiate and compromise to form a new coalition government soon after witnessing post-election instability pressure economic sentiment.
EEC Office upbeat about megaproject bids
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/04/2019
» Although post-election sentiment among foreign investors remains unstable, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is confident it can finish all the auctions of five infrastructure projects by the end of April.
FTI ready to present policy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/04/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to meet with the next government as soon as possible to submit a final draft of its white paper calling for support policies for businesses and the industrial sector.
FTI wants election results
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is urging government agencies to announce election results soon in order to expedite the creation of a new government and ward off investor fears of post-election instability.
FTI warns wage hike hurts SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has strongly opposed a sharp minimum wage hike, a campaign promise of many political parties, saying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will suffer the most from the policy as it will alter the market.