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Baht strengthening: The winners & the losers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2017
» With baht appreciation over the last year, revenue & expenses in dollars or baht is key factor for Thai businesses winning or losing from appreciation.
Thailand growth higher in 2017 with global recovery
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/01/2017
» Long global trend of slow global growth set to end with rising commodity prices, interest rates likely to rise also.
US to block exports not meeting labour standards
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2016
» Thai exporters must change labour practices to avoid new stricter US standards warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Vietnam grabs ASEAN market share in EU trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/06/2016
» Thailand has lost EU market share to Vietnam which is now biggest exporter to US passing Thailand & Malaysia.
Obama sets measures to boost Asean economies
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/02/2016
» US govt to open three new economic offices in Bangkok, Jakarta & Singapore to connect entrepreneurs, investors & businesses.
UPDATE: China top issue as Obama starts Asean summit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2016
» President Obama to press ASEAN leaders to boost trade & back common goals for South China Sea during summit to solidify US influence in ASEAN.
Slave-caught fish: Obama ready to sign ban on imports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/02/2016
» As a result of Associated Press investigative journalism into forced "slave" labour in Thailand's fishing industry, US fish imports can be banned if situation persists.
Thailand's export challenge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2015
» Fall in exports (70% of Thailand's GDP) due to problems in Thai economy & global economy. China's economic slowdown & currency wars are big worries.
What's new in business news: August 31, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/08/2015
» PM Prayut & Philippine President Aquino discuss trade, labour & defense ahead of Asean Economic Community, China-Japan rivalry in Indonesian rail project heats up & 2nd Thai-Myanmar bridge construction begins.
What's new in business news: August 10, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/08/2015
» Philippines challenges Thailand in auto production, condo & car buyers lodge most consumer complaints & global economic slowdown leads to Thai production capacity falling to 55%, with lower overtime payments & purchasing power.