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Apec leaders discuss free trade, protectionism
Published on 18/11/2018
» PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea: Leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies on Sunday began discussing in Papua New Guinea ways to promote free trade and regional economic integration amid an unfolding trade war between the United States and China.
Singapore trade minister says 'broad deal in sight for RCEP
Published on 02/09/2018
» SINGAPORE: Singapore Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing has said that ministers from the 16 countries negotiating an Asia-wide free trade pact have decided on the key elements of the agreement that they would like to achieve by year-end.
Uniqlo to open Southeast Asia's first outlet in Bangkok
Published on 29/01/2018
» Fast Retailing Co, Japan's leading casual wear chain operator, will open its first Uniqlo brand roadside shop in Southeast Asia in March, marking a milestone in its store expansion in the region with the introduction of its successful mainstay business model at home.
New PDP accounts for disruptive forces
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/01/2018
» The latest revision of the national power development plan (PDP), an electricity master development plan for the next 20 years, has officially begun, according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
SCBT forecasts 4.3% GDP growth for 2018
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/01/2018
» Thailand's economic growth outlook is expected to remain bright this year, with a 4.3% forecast attributed to improvement in manufacturing, services, and agricultural sectors, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai (SCBT).
Rise seeks to elevate startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/01/2018
» Bangkok-based corporate innovation accelerator Rise says it will boost Thailand's GDP by 1% in the next two years by collaborating with corporate giants to promote innovation and attract more Asean startups to the country.
BoI eyes applications of B720bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/01/2018
» The government expects applications submitted to the Board of Investment (BoI) to grow by 12% to 720 billion baht in 2018, thanks to infrastructure investment and a better international relationship with the US and the EU.
Wice making push for 30% revenue growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2018
» SET-listed Wice Logistics Plc expects 30% revenue growth to 1.8 billion baht in 2018, thanks to global economic sentiment delivering positive momentum to Thailand's exports.
Mastercard notes slight increase in local consumer sentiment
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Local consumers were optimistic about the Thai economy in the second half of 2017, with a slight increase in the Mastercard Index of Consumer Confidence from the previous six months.
RCEP leaders to skip 2016 completion target
Published on 07/09/2016
» VIENTIANE - The countries involved in negotiating Asia's most ambitious trade agreement will skip their declared goal of concluding the negotiations by the end of this year and will try to intensify negotiations, official sources said Wednesday.