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Thailand 'poised to soar'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» Thailand is poised to soar in the global market with heightened investment attraction and a massive budget earmarked to rejuvenate the economy in the fourth quarter, as the Covid-19 pandemic eases, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
NESDC partners to set up sustainable future cities
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2020
» The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), is set to team up with local communities, civil society and the private sector to develop Lampang and Kanchanaburi municipalities as sustainable future cities (SFCs) between 2020 and 2021.
THAI swoops to protect planes from seizure
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/06/2020
» Thai Airways International (THAI) has petitioned courts in three countries to protects its assets -- including its aircraft operating scheduled flights -- from being seized by its creditors, said government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat on Tuesday.
Panel okays rubber price initiative
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/06/2020
» The National Rubber Policy Committee yesterday agreed in principle to the second phase of the rubber price guarantee scheme, but told the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to lower its budget to 30 billion baht from 43 billion.
Somkid asks Jetro to back smart farming initiative
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/02/2020
» TOKYO: The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) is being asked to help support Thailand's agricultural restructuring, as the government through the state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is offering as much as 20 billion baht in loans to support smart farming.
Donki to expand branches nationwide
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/02/2020
» Tokyo: Don Quijote, Japan's biggest discount store chain, together with key partner Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Plc (SPI), the holding company for consumer product conglomerate Saha Group, looks set to expand its outlets nationwide this year.
Japan keeps CPTPP bid at the fore
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/02/2020
» Japan is reinforcing support for Thailand's membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a newly formed bloc of 11 Pacific Rim nations.
NESDC told to focus on expediting infrastructure
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2019
» The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), has been ordered to speed up prioritising state infrastructure projects, notably those that enhance Thailand's competitiveness and need quick approval from the government.
Somkid touts Hokkaido smart agricultural model
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/11/2019
» Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands, is known not only for breathtaking scenery, onsen hot springs and ski areas, but also advanced agricultural technology and ecotourism.
Tsuruha turns to M&As amid department store dearth
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/11/2019
» Tsuruha Holdings, Japan's largest holding company involved in the operation of drugstores, plans to expand in Thailand through a series of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).