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Shippers eye state help with exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2023
» Thai shippers have reiterated their calls for the expedited formation of a new government to swiftly allocate funds for activities to increase exports, which have remained sluggish for several months.
Ministry aims to build on jump in trade facilitation via Laos
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to explore opportunities to expand the market for Thai products in Laos, leveraging the benefits offered by existing free-trade agreements (FTAs), after it found Thai entrepreneurs have shown a growing interest in exporting fruit to China via the China-Laos railway route.
Pheu Thai power bid gains pace
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2023
» The private sector has expressed support for the Pheu Thai Party to lead the formation of a new government, saying its economic policies will help turn the economy around.
Shipments to China forecast to grow 1%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/07/2023
» Despite China's slow economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry still expects Thai exports to the mainland to eke out 1% growth this year to US$3.47 billion.
Exports to Korea set to rise 2% this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/07/2023
» Thailand expects exports to South Korea to increase by 2% this year to US$6.52 billion, partially helped by a deeper trade partnership through a so-called mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with the South Korean provinces of Gyeonggi and Pusan.
Thailand to host trade meeting with UK in November
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/06/2023
» Thailand and the UK are preparing for a second Joint Economic and Trade Committee (Jetco) meeting, which Thailand is set to host in November.
Country urged to beef up EV industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/06/2023
» Thailand is being urged to step up proactive measures to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry, focusing on stimulating the domestic market by encouraging the use of electric cars, at the same time promoting the export of EVs and related components.
Free trade negotiations continue in Oslo
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/06/2023
» Thailand aims to conclude free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) by the first quarter of next year, according to the trade negotiations chief.
Timor-Leste given roadmap for Asean
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/06/2023
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has endorsed a roadmap outlining steps for Timor-Leste to become the bloc's 11th member, a move that will benefit Thailand economically, a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.
Extension granted to migrant workforce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/06/2023
» Concern over a domestic labour shortage has eased after the cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension to employment contracts that allow more than 200,000 migrant workers to keep their jobs.