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Expressways get approval to gird TFF
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/05/2017
» The cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to put two expressways as underlying assets for Thailand Future Fund (TFF), with the first batch of the fund expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the third quarter of this year.
More time eyed for EEC perks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/06/2017
» Tokyo: The government may extend the window for taking advantage of investment privileges in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) beyond the original deadline of 2017.
BoI gives nod for special privileges
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/06/2017
» The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday approved the granting of special promotional privileges for two investment categories: digital backbone infrastructure and automotive and electrical parts design.
Somkid calls for unity to lift ranking
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/06/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has called on all Thais to work together to help upgrade the country's competitiveness after Thailand's world ranking edged up this year.
Universities bankrolled in R&D push
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/06/2017
» The government has allocated 2.5 billion baht for fiscal 2017 to support universities in conducting more R&D in five sectors as part of its ongoing efforts to upgrade Thailand into a value-based economy under the Thailand 4.0 initiative.
S44 fast-track mulled for Thai-Sino rail
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/06/2017
» The government is considering invoking Section 44 of the interim charter to tackle stumbling blocks for the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima to enable construction to start this year.
Japan-Thai pact overhaul eyed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/06/2017
» Tokyo: Japan and Thailand are set to revise a free-trade pact under the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA) to cover cooperation on innovation, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Section 44 to solve Sor Por Kor conundrum
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/06/2017
» A proposal to invoke the powerful Section 44 of the interim charter to settle the issue of Sor Por Kor land being used for business activities beyond agriculture, such as petroleum, renewable energy and mining, will go before the cabinet Tuesday for approval.
Help pledge for upgrade of key industries in EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/06/2017
» Japan has pledged to help restructure Thailand's industries and upgrade both large and small-scale enterprises to meet the "Thailand 4.0" initiative, which focuses on innovation and technology to foster a more value-based economy.
OK given to unlock Sor Por Kor land
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/06/2017
» As expected, the cabinet yesterday said the powerful Section 44 of the interim charter should be invoked to unlock the use of Sor Por Kor agricultural land for three areas of business: petroleum, renewable energy and mining.