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Country urged to beef up EV industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/06/2023
» Thailand is being urged to step up proactive measures to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry, focusing on stimulating the domestic market by encouraging the use of electric cars, at the same time promoting the export of EVs and related components.
Commerce Ministry puts 2022 export growth at 3-4%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/12/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has set the export growth target at only 3-4% for next year, slightly lower than projections by private organisations, citing a spate of persistent risk factors such as prolonged Covid-19 outbreaks, stiffer measures for public health and the environment and a shortage of labour and semiconductors.
Shippers expect gloom with 2019 forecast slash
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/10/2019
» Shippers have again trimmed their annual export growth forecast to -1.5% from -1% in July, mainly due to the ongoing Sino-US trade row and weak global demand.
Palm oil strategy requires reconsideration
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/12/2018
» Thailand's palm oil export strategy needs to be reviewed to keep it current based on global conditions, says the Internal Trade Department's chief.
Lifestyle market forecast to grow 5%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2017
» Thailand's lifestyle products market is expected to grow by 5% this year, driven by the recovering economies of key trading partners.
Transparency or risk fine, warning for online sellers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/03/2017
» Online traders must display prices and details of products and services or risk being fined, the government has warned.
Consumer confidence increases again
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2015
» Consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in November, driven by the government's stimulus measures, higher economic growth prospects and low interest rates.
Overseas ministers upbeat on exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2012
» Thailand may achieve 5% growth in EU exports this year, half the original target of 10%, but the government is pinning its hopes on improving food exports, the Commerce Ministry says.