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Commerce Ministry adds eight more items to list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2012
» The Commerce Ministry will add eight more items to its price control list and closely monitor food prices affected by global warming.
CCI shows low confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2012
» The Commerce Ministry says consumer confidence remains low despite December figures showing a post-flood improvement.
Top-10 ranking seen by 2020
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2012
» New international trade strategies are being planned in an attempt to make Thailand one of the world's 10 largest trading nations by 2020.
Consumer sentiment ticking up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2012
» Consumer confidence improved for the first time in five months in December as the flood crisis wound down and the government tried to stimulate domestic consumption, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Economist warns against pledging
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/01/2012
» The government should not intervene in rubber prices as the recent plunge is only temporary, with a sharp rise expected in the second half of this year following higher oil prices and an improved global economy, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Inflation tamed but risks remain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2012
» Oil price fluctuations have not yet altered this year's inflation forecast in a range of 3.3% and 3.8%, but the private sector is worried rising energy costs and higher wages will eventually push up goods prices.
Spending given love tap
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2012
» Valentine's Day spending is expected to rise by 5.13% year-on-year to 2.8 billion baht, but consumers are still worried about higher living costs, according to a survey.
Japanese investors sticking around
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2012
» Japanese firms remain committed to investing in Thailand despite certain operators that have moved production out of potentially inundated areas.
Thais urged to tap India retail sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/02/2012
» Thai companies should invest in single-brand retail businesses and construction in India while sourcing raw materials for seafood and jewellery industries, suggests a trade official.
UTCC: Low incomes the top concern post-flood
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/03/2012
» While the public is mildly confident in the government's flood-prevention measures, the most immediate post-flood problem is insufficient income, the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) shows.