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Ministry aiming to sign 3 FTAs in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is aiming to sign three free trade agreements (FTA) this year, including two new agreements with Sri Lanka and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Ministry seeks to beef up trade with India
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is teaming up with the government's Team Thailand, whose primary responsibility is to support efforts to promote economic growth, to tap India as well as boost exports to India by 4% this year.
Proactive approach urged to boost exports by SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government is being urged to take a more proactive approach in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while focusing on developing human resources for Thailand to become a global production hub for foreign businesses, says the Commerce Ministry's trade planning unit.
Thai export figures projected to improve in final quarter
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry expects Thai exports to continue improving during the final three months of this year, resulting in a smaller contraction for 2023 than was previously projected.
Ministry sets target of B1.2tn in cross-border trade in 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry set an ambitious goal to increase cross-border trade value to 1.2 trillion baht in the upcoming year, representing 20% growth from an estimated 1 trillion this year.
Thai exports rebound in August after long decline
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/09/2023
» Thai exports unexpectedly bounced back to growth for the first time in 11 months, supported by improved signals from the global manufacturing sector, positive consumer spending, and an expanding service sector among trading partners.
Commerce Ministry maintains Thai export target for this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is maintaining its annual export growth target of 1-2% for this year, despite numerous challenges and uncertainties in the global economy.
Thailand's inequality remains entrenched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.
KCG preps listing to fuel expansion
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/06/2023
» KCG Corporation, Thailand's leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of dairy and bakery ingredients, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) as it aims to mobilise funds to expand its business, invest in innovations and advance towards an environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused organisation for sustainability.
Food event transactions increase by 81%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2023
» The food and beverage trade event Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2023 ended on Saturday and generated up to 120 billion baht in transactions, outstripping the original target of 70 billion baht.