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US rewards Thailand for IP progress
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/12/2017
» The United States' decision to lift Thailand from the Priority Watch List of intellectual property (IP) violators will attract more foreign investment to the country, business and economic experts said yesterday.
Global hub for jewellery on the cards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2017
» Thailand aims to be a global jewellery hub by 2021, expecting expertise in jewellery-making and the readiness of investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) infrastructure to help boost the value of the jewellery industry to 10% of GDP, up from 4%.
Thailand keen to kick-start RCEP talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/11/2017
» Thailand vows to push ahead the proposal to launch negotiation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), aiming to introduce the idea to leaders at the Asean Summit even as the latest senior official meeting in South Korea failed to produce a negotiation framework.
More GI products on the cards
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/11/2017
» The government is pushing for more products with geographical indication (GI), counting on their uniqueness to add value to Thai goods and strengthen local economies, says the Commerce Ministry's Intellectual Property Department.
Labels proposed if import ban on US pork is lifted
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2017
» Thailand plans to add the non-tariff barrier of labelling if the US forces it to lift a ban on pork imports from that country, says Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.
Thong Fah scheme under fresh attack
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2017
» The government denied Sunday that its <i>Thong Fah</i> (Blue Flag) store project, which sells low-price products to low-income earners, was launched in favour of agribusiness conglomerate the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP).
Panel to mull pork imports from the US
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/10/2017
» An ad hoc committee will consider the possibility of pork imports from the US after officials there urged Thailand to open its market, says Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.
UTCC raises GDP outlook to 3.9%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/10/2017
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has increased its forecast for GDP growth in 2017 to 3.9%, up from the previous forecast of 3.6% as hefty exports and a growing tourism industry support the upgrade.
No decision yet on US pork imports, says minister
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/10/2017
» No decision has yet been made on imports of pork from the United States and pig raisers and traders worried about the possible affect on their income should remain calm, the commerce minister said on Monday.
Thai-US committee on cooperation nears reality
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/10/2017
» The private sectors of the US and Thailand will form a joint committee to tighten the relationship on trade and investment between the two countries, particularly in the area of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).