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Exports decline for 10th straight month
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2023
» The value of Thai exports dropped for a 10th consecutive month in July, and by more than forecast, mainly because global commodity prices have fallen back from the highs reached last year in the first few months of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Push for Asean logistics hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The government is being urged to support positioning the country as an Asean logistics hub and preparing businesses for the transition to smart and green industries.
Ministry aims to build on jump in trade facilitation via Laos
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to explore opportunities to expand the market for Thai products in Laos, leveraging the benefits offered by existing free-trade agreements (FTAs), after it found Thai entrepreneurs have shown a growing interest in exporting fruit to China via the China-Laos railway route.
Shipments to China forecast to grow 1%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/07/2023
» Despite China's slow economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry still expects Thai exports to the mainland to eke out 1% growth this year to US$3.47 billion.
Japan tops business development list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/06/2023
» Foreign investment tallied 45.4 billion baht in the first five months of this year, with Japan topping the list in terms of spending to develop businesses in Thailand.
Fruit exports to China to grow 10%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2023
» Fresh fruit exports to China are anticipated to increase by at least 10% this year based on better land transport flow as cross-border trade facilitation improves.
Foreigners set to invest B100bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry remains bullish about Thailand's foreign investment prospects, forecasting a minimum of 100 billion baht in inflows this year.
Exports continue to slump
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/12/2022
» Exports are expected to continue dropping in December because of the global economic slowdown, but the Commerce Ministry remains confident that full-year export growth should be around 7%.
Government pushes economic zone promotion
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2022
» The government vows to move ahead with plans to promote 10 existing special economic zones (SEZs) in 10 provinces in an effort to decentralise development and growth, as well as lure investment to the provinces.
Fruit export prospects ripen
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/12/2022
» Prospects for fruit exports to China are more promising after Beijing allowed fruit transport from Thailand via the Laos-China high-speed railway.