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Exports being held back by declining competitiveness
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/05/2024
» Declining competitiveness for key export segments such as automobiles has kept Thailand from cashing in on improving global trade, according to analysts, as some start to downgrade shipment projections amid contracting manufacturing output and a slim private investment recovery.
Food price solutions a priority
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/05/2022
» Food prices are on the rise everywhere in the world. In Thailand, prices of limes have been at historical highs for months, now as much as 10 baht each in wet markets. Instant noodle makers want to hike their prices by up to 20% as raw material costs have surged, but Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit insists they can't.
Trading up
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/07/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic has set off a wave of destruction in the global economy and it could be years before full health is restored. Global merchandise trade could fall by as much as 32% this year under the worst-case scenario outlined by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in April.
The next 140 years
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2018
» After expanding aggressively in Southeast Asia, mostly in the capital-intensive power business, Bangkok-based B.Grimm Group is preparing to take the next steps to transform itself into "a real international company".
Pacific shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2016
» Vietnam and Japan have emerged as the biggest potential winners of the newly signed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) while countries such as Thailand could feel the pain from failing to take part in the years-long negotiations of the biggest trade deal in history.
Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam seek three-way benefits
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are looking to strengthen three-way economic cooperation in anticipation of a surge in investment under the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Survey: Thai firms pessimistic
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/11/2013
» Business optimism in Thailand lost ground in the third quarter, plunging to the lowest level since the 2011 floods, due mainly to a slowing economy and declining exports, says the London-based consultancy Grant Thornton Thailand.
Food security key concern
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/08/2012
» Amid debates about Thailand losing its status as the world's leading rice exporter, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) is more concerned about food security as new generations do not want to be farmers.
Shippers fear export slippage
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2012
» Third-quarter exports are projected to decline by 2.7% year-on-year on the EU debt crisis, dragging down the full-year forecast to 5.9% growth at best, says a group of Thai exporters.
Toyota to raise local sales target
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/06/2012
» Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT), the country's leading automaker, is set to increase its domestic sales target this year from 450,000 units thanks to an economic recovery and the government's first-car buyer tax rebate.