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February exports unimpeded by baht
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2018
» Exports retained their growth momentum in February, up 10.3% year-on-year, on the heels of a 17.6% increase in January that was the highest in 62 months.
Consumer confidence takes a turn for the worse
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/03/2018
» Consumer confidence dropped for the first time in seven months in February, as people were worried about low commodity prices, the baht's strength, the political situation and wage rises.
Shippers hold to 5.5% view
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/03/2018
» A group of Thai exporters is maintaining its export forecast of 5.5% growth this year, despite strong growth of 17.6% in January.
Tailwinds projected for Thai shipments in 2018
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2018
» The government is upbeat about the country's export prospects after shipments rose at the fastest rate in more than five years in January.
February holidays set for splurge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/02/2018
» Thais are expected to splash out a combined 60.7 billion baht during the Lunar New Year holiday and Valentine's Day.
Thailand pursuing German investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2018
» German firms are being urged to invest more in Thailand, particularly in the 10 S-curve industries chosen by the government as targets for development.
Export strength continues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/11/2017
» Exports rose for an eighth straight month in October, bringing the total for the first 10 months to a slightly higher level than expected and raising hopes that full-year growth could approach 10%, says the Commerce Ministry.
Upbeat view of year-end festive spending
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2017
» The economy is expected to be more active in the last quarter of this year, with festive celebrations spurring 10 billion baht in spending and pushing economic growth to reach 3.5-4% for the whole year, according to findings from a University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey.
Government to support medical R&D
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2017
» The Commerce Ministry plans to promote the shipment of Thai medical equipment as global demand is growing substantially, aiming for export growth of 20-25% a year, says Deputy Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.
Apiradi: Russia keen on EEC investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2017
» Russia has expressed its interest to invest in Thailand's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as well as suggested that Thailand could benefit from a closer cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).