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Local economies set for 'hybrid retailers'
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2017
» The Commerce Ministry is launching a "hybrid retailer" project to modernise small shops by adding new technology to help them reach a wider base, expecting to create market value of up to 40 billion baht a year.
September exports roar to record high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/10/2017
» Exports rose for a seventh straight month in September, surging 12.2% year-on-year to a record-high US$21.8 billion (722.4 trillion baht), as demand increased in all traditional and emerging markets, says Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.
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).
DBD plans centre for job-matching
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2017
» The Commerce Ministry's Department of Business Development (DBD) is planning a job-matching project as part of the government's drive to strengthen local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Vow for Thong Fah scheme to continue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2017
» The government has vowed to continue its welfare scheme offering cheaper consumer products to low-income earners despite claims of irregularities and corruption in the use of the welfare cards.
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.
More food urged for shops
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/10/2017
» The Commerce Ministry's Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has asked the government to increase the number of food items on the list of products that can be bought via the state welfare project.
WEF to make Bangkok visit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/10/2017
» Thailand will host the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2017 annual meeting, which will discuss changes to the metrics of the global competitiveness ranking, says Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn.
Rice prices expected to hold steady
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2017
» Strong overseas demand for Thai rice is expected to support prices even as an influx of around 25 million tonnes of the 2017/18 major crop is about to flood the market next month, say industry officials.