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Consumer confidence takes a hit from high living costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The consumer confidence index declined for a second consecutive month in April, attributed to a slow and uneven economic recovery and higher living costs, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Gem exports eyed for uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2024
» Gem and jewellery exports are expected to grow by 5-10% this year amid global economic uncertainties, says a local trade group.
Ministry pushes efforts for Thai small enterprises
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/02/2024
» The Commerce Ministry wants to expedite nine initiatives aimed at strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), starting with two focused on job creation via franchising and stimulating domestic purchasing power.
New business registrations in 2023 reached decade high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Thai entrepreneurs rushed to establish new businesses last year, tallying over 85,000, the highest in a decade, with registered capital worth 560 billion baht.
Bid to hike SME contribution to GDP to 40%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to boost the economic value of small and medium-sized enterprises through stimulating consumption, investment, government spending, and international trade, setting a target to increase the GDP contribution of SMEs to 40% by 2027.
Ministry prioritises SME development roadmap
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is committed to collaborating with private enterprises to propel the development roadmap for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to elevate the GDP share of SMEs to 6.6 trillion baht next year, up by 300 billion baht from this year.
Eastern corridor investment plan confirmed
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/11/2023
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee on Friday endorsed a draft 5-year EEC development plan for the period 2023 to 2027, with the aim of attracting a total of 500 billion baht worth of investments to the area, representing an average of 100 billion baht per year.
Foreign investment dips 15% in 9 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» Foreign investment in Thailand reached 84 billion baht during the first nine months of this year, with Japan continuing to top the list for investment aimed at developing businesses in the country.
Ministry scales down headline inflation forecast to 1-1.7%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has trimmed its headline inflation forecast for this year to a range of 1-1.7%, with an average of 1.35%, as it expects headline inflation to dip in the final quarter of the year.
Foreign applications rise by 14%
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/09/2023
» Foreign investment tallied 65.8 billion baht for the first eight months of this year, with Japan still topping the list in terms of spending to develop businesses in Thailand.