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Shippers seek 1-2% export growth this year
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2023
» Despite a host of risk factors, including an uncertain global economy and relatively volatile energy prices, the national shipping group still hopes to stimulate export growth of 1-2% this year.
Evaluating the China effect
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2023
» One-third of the world economy may slide into a recession this year, but the outlook for China remains more murky.
Tiptoeing through the minefield
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2022
» 2023 should be the first time in three years Thailand can fully return to normal practices after Covid-19 was downgraded to endemic in October 2022. Yet busineses still need to stay alert to several obstacles on the horizon.
End of share sales tax waiver
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2022
» The end of the waiver for the financial transaction tax on stock sales is scheduled to take effect in 2023, increasing the country's revenue as part of a tax system overhaul.
Mergers shake up the landscape
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2022
» Amid economic challenges and rapid changes in various sectors, the strategic approach of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) was used to help businesses stay afloat and elevate their competitiveness, in addition to partnership agreements.
A turbulent economic ride
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.
Chamber estimates Thai growth to accelerate next year
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2022
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) forecasts Thai economic growth of 3.6% in 2023, up from an estimated 3.3% this year, driven largely by the tourism revival, growing exports and a recovery in private consumption.
Bumpy road to recovery
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2022
» Even as Thailand continues on its path to economic recovery in the fourth quarter, buoyed by tourism and domestic consumption, businesses are still unnerved by pressing challenges, including high inflation, a weaker baht, surging energy prices and flooding, which could hamper the rebound.
Caught in a vicious currency cycle
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/10/2022
» Industry leaders have called on the government and related authorities to do more to prevent the depreciation of the baht and mitigate the impact of the Bank of Thailand's latest policy rate hike.
Low fertility tops 'Smart Families' agenda
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2022
» The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Health Week meeting began on Monday with a "Smart Families" policy discussion on how to deal with low birth rates and their impact on labour and economies.