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China's weaker growth concerns FPO
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/03/2012
» China's slowing growth is the latest economic risk factor being tracked by the government, the Finance Ministry said yesterday.
Education out of step with labour market
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2012
» Only one in eight positions for vocational graduates are being filled in the labour market while as many as half of new university graduates are experiencing difficulties in securing jobs, the ManpowerGroup, a global human resources consultancy, reports.
Dhanin: Thailand needs structural reform now
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/04/2012
» Thailand has a better opportunity than ever to push for long-term structural reforms so long as politics and policy remain stable, says Dhanin Chearavanont, the chairman of the Charoen Pokphand Group.
Japanese keen on Thai foods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/05/2012
» TOKYO : Japanese consumers have switched from expensive brand name goods that display their status to similar quality affordable products, which is a boon for Thai manufacturers.
Mechanisms in place to ease blows
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/06/2012
» Immediate measures are to be taken to restore investor confidence amid a continuing decline in the Thai share market, says Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong.
FPO raises full-year GDP growth forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2012
» Amid uncertainty in the euro zone, the Finance Ministry's economic think tank has brushed aside concerns and revised up its full-year GDP growth projection to 5.7%.
Govt raises taxes on alcohol, cigarettes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2012
» Sin taxes for liquor and cigarettes were increased yesterday, with government officials projecting the tax hikes will generate an additional 12 billion baht in revenue for the state each year.
FPO: 5.2% growth in 2013
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2012
» Double-digit growth in public investment and steady expansion in domestic consumption will help to support economic growth next year, says Somchai Sujjapongse, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.
The trang tycoon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2012
» 'I looked at the world map and I found the Kantang River was right there. And I thought if I saw it, vessel operators must have seen it too. That is why I decided to develop a seaport on the river," says Yusob Buachey, chairman of Yusob International Kantang Port of the time he made the decision of his life.
Kittiratt to Asem: Look to China for demand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/10/2012
» Finance ministers from Asia and Europe will call on China to help spur global demand to offset the sluggish US and European economies, say Finance Ministry sources.