Showing 31 - 40 of 215
State aid seeks to boost SMEs' competitiveness
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/10/2021
» The government has pledged to continue providing financial assistance to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
EEC seeks to lure Japanese investors
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/09/2021
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office and the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) have pledged to work together to encourage Japanese firms and other companies located in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to tap more into digital manufacturing platforms to reduce production costs.
Chamber wants law for Northeast economic zone
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/09/2021
» The government is being advised to enact a specific law to govern the planned Northeast Economic Corridor (NEEC) to facilitate its development.
Covid outbreak stymies Thailand's SDG prospects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/09/2021
» The ongoing spread of Covid-19 has become a major challenge for Thailand in trying to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030, warns the government's planning unit.
Prayut pushes exporters to improve using tech
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged exporters to upgrade their products using high-value digital technology and innovation to generate more revenue for the country, in a bid to help the economy recover after the Covid-19 crisis.
Unemployment expected to hit 2.5%
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/08/2021
» Thailand's unemployment rate is expected to have risen in the second quarter of this year, as prolonged and severe Covid-19 outbreaks took a heavy toll on Thai companies and entrepreneurs.
NESDC cuts growth forecast to 0.7-1.2%
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/08/2021
» The government's planning unit has downgraded its economic growth forecast for a third time to a range of 0.7-1.2% this year from 1.5-2.5% made in May, 2.5-3.5% made on Feb 15 and 3.5-4.5% growth made in November last year, as Covid-19 cases surge.
EEC investment to hit B2.5tr in 2027
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/08/2021
» The government expects private investment in the state flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme to reach as much as 2.5 trillion baht in 2027, playing a key role in driving economic growth during that period.
State urged to step up progress of special zones
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/07/2021
» The government is being urged to speed up the implementation of additional special development zones and the digitalisation of government services to boost investments and rehabilitate the country's economy which has been battered by the Covid-19 crisis.
BoI approves new R&D, HR privileges
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/07/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) on Wednesday approved enhanced incentives to research & development (R&D) and human resource development, to attract semiconductor manufacturing, digital activities and smart packaging businesses.