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Tourism minister has 6 proposals to boost Asean unity
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Six proposals by the Minister of Tourism and Sports to build up regional partnerships in promoting Asean tourism and be represented in the upcoming meetings of Asean tourism ministers have been approved by the cabinet.
Nations still want India in RCEP
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/08/2020
» Ministers from the 16 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Participating Countries yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to signing the RCEP agreement in November, insisting they will invite India to return to the negotiating table.
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.
Trade Department pushes 12 priorities for Asean chair
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/12/2018
» Twelve economic issues, including the conclusion of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, have been proposed for consideration as Thailand readies itself to assume Asean's chairmanship.
Pot patents stretching the envelope
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2018
» A Commerce Ministry-appointed panel has been given one week to finish examining controversial applications for marijuana extract patents as opponents plan a huge rally against decriminalising the drug for certain usages.
Working out the kinks in organic farms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/05/2018
» Demand for organic products has flourished as consumers become increasingly concerned about what they eat.
Thais try to coax US into giving privileges
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2018
» Thailand has requested a number of trade privileges from the US aimed at helping Thai exporters compete in both US and global markets, the Commerce Ministry revealed Monday.
Moving forward in global trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2018
» Thailand has entered into negotiations for a number of free trade agreements (FTA). Its first FTA was the Asean Free Trade Area, signed in 1992. The country has six FTAs with India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Peru and Chile.
Government pledges B100 billion for grassroots
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/11/2017
» The government is set to inject at least 100 billion baht via local administration organisations to spur the economy at the grassroots level next year, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said.
Bloc poised to ramp up trade further
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2017
» As Asean marks its 50th anniversary, it has announced its goal to ramp up trade both within the bloc and with six other nations in a partnership deal.