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FTI foresees drop in border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/02/2024
» Thailand's border trade is expected to slow down this year due to the ongoing political conflict in Myanmar and economic problems in other neighbouring countries, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Government urged to focus on water
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/10/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to use part of the estimated budget of 560 billion baht for its digital wallet scheme to instead support water management plans.
FTI frets over China
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is gripped with a fresh worry over the influx of inexpensive Chinese goods following China's reopening, though Beijing's policy is good for the tourism sector.
FTI counsels MPC on rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Bank of Thailand needs to determine an appropriate policy rate today amid growing concerns the baht value may fall to 39 to the US dollar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI wary of oil price surge, baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/10/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has asked the government to carefully deal with two key economic issues -- the global oil price surge and baht depreciation -- to avoid a greater burden on the pandemic-plagued economy.
FTI keeping close watch on value of depreciating baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/07/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is closely monitoring the foreign exchange rate after the baht recently fell to its weakest value in 14 months at 32.29 baht to the US dollar, although this benefits Thai exporters.
FTI wrings hands over baht appreciation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/11/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has expressed serious concerns about the baht's appreciation and its impact on the export sector, which covers farm produce, food and consumer products.
Panel jittery over delay in stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/08/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has expressed fresh concern over the delay in disbursement of the 400-billion-baht stimulus package as the government has yet to announce new economic ministers to fill the political vacuum.
FTI, BoT support SMEs' overseas ambitions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/12/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and the Bank of Thailand have agreed to launch new measures for Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to encourage them to expand overseas.
JSCCIB holds out hope for 2020 growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/12/2019
» Business operators are optimistic about the economic outlook for recovery in 2020, driven by the government's budget disbursement and stimulus measures to beef up investment and consumption.