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Business forum maps out digital future
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2019
» Growth in the Asean digital economy is expected to triple to US$240 billion over the next six years thanks to an expanding middle-class population, greater internet access and changing trade models, the Asean Business and Investment Summit 2019 (Abis) was told.
Bloc optimistic on RCEP deal
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2019
» The 10 Asean member countries and six trading partners remain optimistic about making a breakthrough on the long-delayed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) deal during the 35th Asean Summit in Bangkok, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said.
Study finds EU FTA may help exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2019
» A free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU would increase Thai exports and GDP rather than harm them, according to a study by an independent research organisation, the Institute of Future Studies for Development (IFD).
Government to expedite studies on Thai-EU FTA
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/10/2019
» The government pledges to speed up studies on the opportunities and challenges in reviving long-delayed trade talks between Thailand and the EU after the Council of the EU said in a statement on Tuesday the bloc aims to resume negotiations with Thailand on a free trade agreement (FTA).
'War room' advises on external policy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/10/2019
» Thailand needs to restructure the export, import and investment sectors to guard against mounting external risks, particularly from the ongoing trade war, the Brexit impasse and the mounting international geopolitical situation, says Boonyarit Kalayanamit, permanent commerce secretary.
Government seals cassava export deal with China
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/09/2019
» The government has sealed a deal with China to export 18 billion baht worth of cassava to China by the end of this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said during a visit to China on Saturday.
Exporters' use of FTA and GSP decreases by 2.08%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/09/2019
» The use of free trade agreement (FTA) privileges and the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) by Thai exporters dropped by 2.08% in the first seven months of the year because of the strong baht and the impact of the escalating trade war.
RCEP talks to end in November
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2019
» Commerce and trade ministers from Asean's 10 member states and six trade partners have affirmed their commitment to finalising the negotiation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the end of this year.
Prayut urges speedy RCEP deal
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared on Friday that Asean and six dialogue partners should wrap up talks on the long-overdue Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by this November.
Shippers maintain export view
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2019
» Despite an unexpected rise in exports in July, Thai shippers are maintaining their forecast for outbound shipments to contract by 1% this year.