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Thailand seeks Indian support for new RCEP regional trade bloc
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/02/2019
» Thailand is looking for India's support to help settle talks and conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the end of this year.
December drop drags 2018 exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/01/2019
» Exports fell for a second straight month in December, dropping the full-year performance for 2018 to 6.7% growth and missing the 8% target set by the government.
Steel protections ruled out after probe
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2019
» The government on Monday ruled out extending safeguard measures on imported hot-rolled steel sheet with alloy, both in coils and not in coils, after a probe found no injury to the domestic steel industry.
Asean economic meeting to focus on 12 top issues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/01/2019
» As chair of Asean this year, Thailand is set to host the first senior economic official meeting (Seom) during Jan 12-18 in Bangkok, highlighting 12 key economic issues as top priorities.
Wood export rules revisited
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/01/2019
» The government is considering extending its grip on the exports of wood products and mai khud lom -- trees grown to a certain size and dug from the ground to be replanted in other places for landscaping -- to build confidence of trading partners and increase shipments.
UTCC: Trade war stress to hurt exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/12/2018
» Thailand's exports are expected to drop by as much as US$4.42 billion (144 billion baht) next year if the ongoing trade war between the US and China intensifies, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Plan to up China-bound shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2018
» The Commerce Ministry aims to raise the export volume to China to US$100 billion by 2027 from $28-39 billion a year now, with a focus on high-potential provinces and cities such as Guangdong, Shanghai and Shandong.
Farm troubles seen as drag on exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/12/2018
» The private sector remains concerned about farm activity next year, fearing that lower agricultural and agro-industrial shipments will slow the country's exports to 5% growth for a total of US$268 billion (8.8 trillion baht).
Thai flagship store bound for Coupang
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/11/2018
» Thailand is looking to have a flagship store in Coupang, South Korea's largest e-commerce company, to boost online sales of Thai products.
Commerce Ministry sticking with 8% export growth outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/11/2018
» Despite the state planning agency painting a murky picture of exports, the Commerce Ministry remains resolute in its 8% growth forecast for this year and next.