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Sugar prices to be regulated
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Central Committee on the Prices of Goods and Services, chaired by Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, agreed on Monday to regulate sugar prices to alleviate the impact on consumers.
Proactive approach urged to boost exports by SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government is being urged to take a more proactive approach in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while focusing on developing human resources for Thailand to become a global production hub for foreign businesses, says the Commerce Ministry's trade planning unit.
Drought likely to push up sugar prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2023
» Domestic refined sugar prices are likely to increase soon as production costs rise based on higher cane prices, which have been affected by drought.
Thai export figures projected to improve in final quarter
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry expects Thai exports to continue improving during the final three months of this year, resulting in a smaller contraction for 2023 than was previously projected.
SME leader calls for upgrade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2023
» The Federation of Thai SMEs has called on the government to help accelerate improvement in the export capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote direct investment domestically, and establish a trade and branding agency as a new organisation to enhance the competitiveness and income of SMEs.
Call for new poverty agency
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2023
» A national agency dedicated to addressing poverty should be established, according to the Program Management Unit on Area-Based Development (PMUA) under the Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry.
Bid to accommodate Blue Flag online
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2023
» The Internal Trade Department is planning talks with food delivery platform operators to facilitate the inclusion of Thong Fah (Blue Flag) outlets, which sell food at affordable prices, on their online platforms, providing consumers with a way to save on their daily food costs.
Minister frets over drought's impact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is concerned the drought's impact could last for three years because of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.
Push for promotion in target markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2023
» The government is being urged to accelerate promotion of trade activities in target markets, facilitate exports through e-commerce channels, enhance Thailand's soft power, and expedite free trade negotiations and economic cooperation agreements as the outlook for exports is dim.