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Food processors urge tariff waiver on metals
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/04/2022
» Thai food processors and the Thai Chamber of Commerce have called for an extension of anti-dumping (AD) duty waivers on tin plate and tin-free steel, used widely in canned food, for at least six months to help offset the impact of rising steel prices and their production costs.
Thai export surge continues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/03/2022
» Thailand's exports beat expectations by growing 16.2% in February, driven by higher international demand on the back of global economic recovery and proactive trade promotions.
Asean economic ministers optimistic on upgrading pacts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/03/2022
» The Asean Economic Ministers (AEM) group wants to upgrade existing free trade agreements (FTAs) and accelerate the enforcement of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact among all members, aiming to revive the regional economy amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Cassava export prospects boosted by rising global demand
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/03/2022
» Thailand's cassava export prospects are expected to be in good shape this year, boosted by rising global demand and a rise in cereal prices.
Commerce plans export promotions
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2022
» The Commerce Ministry looks set to organise 152 export promotional activities and ramp up mini free trade agreements (mini-FTAs) with potential trading partners to stimulate export growth of 3-4% this year.
Shippers forecast 5-8% growth despite Omicron
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2022
» Despite the ongoing Omicron outbreak, a group of Thai shippers are maintaining their export growth forecast at 5-8% this year, driven by the recovery of partner trading countries and the baht's weakness.
RCEP begins as SMEs hold breath
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/01/2022
» After much deliberation, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact is expected to become effective today.
Slew of FTA negotiations set to take place next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/11/2021
» Thailand aims to embark on talks on new free trade agreements with the European Union (EU), the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Free Trade Association (Efta) and vows to accelerate ongoing FTA talks with Turkey, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Thailand ratifies RCEP pact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2021
» Thailand has already submitted the ratification for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact and reaffirmed that the world's biggest free trade deal will come into force on Jan 1 next year as scheduled.
Booming fruit shipments boosted by promotions
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2021
» Propelled by soaring exports in the first seven months of 2021, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has set his sights on raising fruit shipments this year to 180 billion baht, representing growth of more than 30% for the whole year.