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Govt worries over conflict impacts
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Ministry of Commerce has instructed state agencies to come up with measures to deal with a possible spike in energy prices if the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates.
Cabinet sees nation as halal hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/02/2024
» The cabinet approved initiatives to make Thailand a halal hub in Southeast Asia by 2028, intending to raise the country's GDP by 1.2%, equivalent to 55 billion baht.
Government unveils plan to invigorate cross-border trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2024
» The government set a goal of reviving cross-border trade including transit trade this year after the value contracted by 2.6% in 2023 from the previous year to 1.7 trillion baht.
Ministry continues to monitor product prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is keeping a close watch on prices in 18 categories in the first quarter, with costs nudging up for animal feed raw materials, the minimum wage is adjusted, and transport costs rise as a result of the Red Sea attacks.
Call for loans to help firms upgrade to meet EU standards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/01/2024
» The government is being advised to initiate a low-interest loan programme to assist businesses in upgrading their machinery and equipment in alignment with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Shippers told to change tack
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2024
» Thai exporters are being urged to promptly refine their export strategies given the escalating situation in the Red Sea that is affecting shipping costs and available vessel space while extending shipping duration.
Cabinet approves fiscal 2024 budget
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2023
» The cabinet has approved a draft act for the fiscal 2024 budget worth 3.48 trillion baht.
Year-end exports set to maintain growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2023
» Exports for the remaining two months of the year are expected to continue to expand, possibly resulting in a smaller contraction for the whole year than anticipated, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Ministry set to revise commerce laws
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2023
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to revise more than 40 commerce-related laws, with the aim of creating greater convenience for the public, farmers and entrepreneurs as well as improving the country's competitiveness.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.