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Top business lobby joins rate cut call, trims GDP forecast
Published on 08/05/2024
» The country's biggest business lobby has urged the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates and work with the government on ways to revive business and consumption activity, after slashing its own estimate for economic growth.
Gold traders eye $2,500 this year amid frenzied buying
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Local gold traders say global prices remain on course to reach US$2,500 per ounce in the second half of 2024, after slipping below $2,300 recently, although the market lowered expectations for US interest rate cuts to a maximum of two times this year, down from 3-4 earlier.
Unlocking Investment Potential: SPARK and SABC 2024 Elevating ASEAN Prosperity
Published on 20/05/2024
» In a bid to position Selangor as the premier investment destination within the dynamic ASEAN landscape, Invest Selangor Berhad has announced the Selangor Investment and Industrial Park Expo (SPARK) 2024, scheduled from July 25 to 27.
Thailand, Bhutan prepare for trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan are preparing to hold talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting this month, which could help boost bilateral trade to US$120 million.
Oil Fuel Fund may collect taxes
Business, Published on 10/05/2024
» The Finance Ministry says it does not oppose an Energy Ministry proposal that gives the state Oil Fuel Fund the authority to collect oil taxes.
Committee to promote Thai-Saudi ties
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to establish a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to promote trade between the two countries.
More economists speak up for BoT
Published on 09/05/2024
» A group representing 300 economists has spoken out in favour of the Bank of Thailand’s independence in setting monetary policy after government and business leaders stepped up calls for lower interest rates to support economic growth.
Making sense of Microsoft's local outlays
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/05/2024
» Microsoft's announcement last week of its first investment in a data centre region in Thailand is expected to enhance the country's digital ecosystem and could fuel competition in the data centre sector.
Department seeks to speed up free trade negotiations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Department of Trade Negotiations is pushing for free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with trading partners to expand trade and investment opportunities as well as strengthen the economy.
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).