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Govt wants to attract US tech firms
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/07/2020
» US investors are being urged to develop a Silicon Valley-like centre for innovative tech firms in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with the government pledging to devise special promotion packages for them.
EEC Office targets B100bn in annual application value
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/06/2020
» Despite bearish investment sentiment caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office still aims to increase investment applications for the corridor by 100 billion baht every year, for a combined 300 billion baht between 2019 and 2021.
BoI, EEC to hurry new S-curve perks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/06/2020
» The Board of Investment (BoI) and Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office have been ordered to speed up rejigging promotional privileges for five new S-curve industries to make them more enticing for foreign investment.
Joint panel to tackle rehabilitation
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/06/2020
» The government and the private sector have agreed to revive the Joint Public-Private Consultative Committee (JPPCC) as a core forum for the two to work together on solutions for the country's social and economic rehabilitation after the pandemic.
NESDC: 14.4m workers at risk
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/05/2020
» Thailand may lose up to 14.4 million jobs in the second and third quarters, largely because of the coronavirus outbreak and widespread drought, says the government’s planning unit.
NESDC predicts 5-6% contraction
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/05/2020
» The state planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), has cut its economic forecast to a contraction of 5-6% this year, down from the 1.5-2.5% growth projection made on Feb 17.
Q3 rebound eyed from relief boost
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2020
» Thai GDP in the first and second quarters of 2020 faces a sharp year-on-year decline due to the global economic slowdown, widespread drought and coronavirus impact.
S Korea looks to spur trade
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2020
» South Korea has suggested Thailand ease restrictions that hinder bilateral trade, saying the time has come for the two countries to look ahead to their post Covid-19 economic ties.
Cabinet approves export prohibition
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/03/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved an order to ban face mask exports to ensure sufficient domestic supply.
Drought and disease menace job prospects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/02/2020
» Thailand's employment is projected to face numerous risks this year, with widespread drought, poor exports, the delay of the fiscal 2020 budget and the highly contagious coronavirus weighing on jobs.