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Export strength continues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/11/2017
» Exports rose for an eighth straight month in October, bringing the total for the first 10 months to a slightly higher level than expected and raising hopes that full-year growth could approach 10%, says the Commerce Ministry.
Efforts underway to tap market for herbs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2017
» The Commerce Ministry plans to promote the export of Thai organic herbs, aiming to create added value for the sector and tap into a global market worth trillions of baht annually.
RCEP framework shapes up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2017
» Senior officials from Asean and its six partners are due to meet in South Korea next week to finalise the negotiating framework for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Xongdur prevails with moderation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2017
» There were several life lessons imparted by the late King Bhumibol to his people over the course of his reign, teaching them to be as self-reliant as possible.
Record export tally forecast for 2017
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2017
» Exports are forecast to hit a record high of US$232.6 billion (7.72 trillion baht) this year, up 8% from 2016 because of a recovering global economy and strong demand for Thai goods, says Chantira Jimreivat Vivatrat, the newly appointed director-general of the International Trade Promotion Department.
Exporters seek to regain market share
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/11/2017
» Thailand plans to snatch back its market share for premium-grade white rice by exporting more to its traditional markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asian countries.
Prices rise for fourth month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/11/2017
» Consumer prices rose for the fourth straight month in October for an inflation rate of 0.86%, according to the Commerce Ministry.
B1.5bn planned for 2019 economy-boosting projects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2017
» The Commerce Ministry has planned a 1.5-billion-baht budget for the 2019 fiscal year to be spent on several projects that would support the local economy.
Upbeat view of year-end festive spending
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2017
» The economy is expected to be more active in the last quarter of this year, with festive celebrations spurring 10 billion baht in spending and pushing economic growth to reach 3.5-4% for the whole year, according to findings from a University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey.
Department aims to better business registration system
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/11/2017
» The Commerce Ministry plans more measures to help facilitate the process of doing business in Thailand, expecting the country to earn a better ranking in the World Bank's ease of doing business report next year.