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Forum aims to safeguard exports amid US-China tiff
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2019
» Thailand plans to organise a sourcing forum for leading Chinese and Indian e-commerce platform providers, foreign department stores and Thai exporters to help cushion exports from the ongoing US-China trade row.
Regulation forming with eye on fairness
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2019
» The Trade Competition Commission is looking to regulate e-commerce in the country to prevent a possible monopoly and protect local providers.
Brighter prospects for e-commerce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/01/2019
» Thanks to the growing popularity of online shopping in Thailand, e-commerce is expected to have the brightest growth prospects this year, while book rental, handicraft and conventional furniture are forecast to face the bleakest outlook.
Commerce Ministry touts Taobao model
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2018
» Thailand wants to start applying the Taobao Village model to help tackle poverty and raise community income via e-commerce and digital technology in February, starting with Ban Na Kha, Muang district in Udon Thani and Phu Khae, Chalerm Phrakiat district in Saraburi.
Plan to up China-bound shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry aims to raise the export volume to China to US$100 billion by 2027 from $28-39 billion a year now, with a focus on high-potential provinces and cities such as Guangdong, Shanghai and Shandong.
JD Central signs on to help SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2018
» JD Central Commerce, the joint venture between Chinese internet giant JD.com and Thailand's largest retail firm Central Group, has teamed up with the government and a private university to enhance the competitiveness of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) via the online platform.
Grand sales to stir consumers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the private sector to hold New Year grand sales for 28 days, with up to 13,500 branches of stores participating in the scheme with steep discounts of as much as 80%.
Shippers lukewarm on 2019
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2018
» The country's largest shippers group expects export growth of a mere 5% next year amid the deepening trade war between the US and China, despite a 90-day ceasefire.
Ministry hastens to make CPTPP deal before February
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry is speeding up concluding talks for Thailand to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), aiming to join this pact before the general election next February.
Commerce Ministry developing logistics support for online SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry is introducing a logistics strategy and measures to help empower Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to cope with a flood of overseas online providers.