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Analysts predict shaky growth
Business, Published on 17/02/2021
» Thailand's GDP growth outlook this year remains weak as economic drivers are unreliable at this stage, with the vaccine rollout -- the only positive factor for sentiment in the short term -- yet to begin, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai.
SCSP planning to shift from bulk to container business
Business, William Hicks, Published on 17/02/2021
» Siam Commercial Seaport (SCSP) is jumping onto the crowded container terminal bandwagon in Laem Chabang by taking advantage of its private port model, which does not bear the burden of fee concessions.
NESDC revises down 2021 growth outlook
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/02/2021
» The state planning agency National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has downgraded its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.5-3.5% from 3.5-4.5% made in November, mainly because of a fresh wave of infections.
Focus on food security
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 08/02/2021
» The economic impact of Covid-19 on the world's most populous region is further undermining efforts to improve diets and nutrition of nearly 2 billion people who were already unable to afford healthy diets.
CPI sinks for 11th month in January
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2021
» The consumer price index (CPI), a gauge of headline inflation, fell 0.34% year-on-year last month, marking the 11th straight monthly decline since March 2020.
Food export value to rise on higher prices
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/01/2021
» Thai food export value is expected to rise by 10.2-12.2% year-on-year to 1.08-1.10 trillion baht this year as prices of some farm produce are set to increase, thanks to growing demand for food in overseas markets, says Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Pandemic drives up the cost of rice
Business, Published on 22/01/2021
» SINGAPORE/MUMBAI/NAIROBI: Tightening global supplies of basic foodstuffs and disruptions to shipping caused by the coronavirus pandemic are driving up the cost of rice, the most important staple food for billions of people worldwide.
Ministry preps B200bn for new relief measure
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2021
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to inject financial aid worth around 200 billion baht to combat deteriorating economic conditions during the prolonged Covid-19 crisis.
Can China control the weather?
Asia focus, Published on 11/01/2021
» After successfully tackling its coronavirus outbreak, China is now setting its sights on taming the weather.
Hotel Owners Continue to Reel From the Pandemic
Business, Published on 04/01/2021
» Hotel owners are bracing for a difficult 2021, as the sector continues to reel from a historic drop in bookings caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.