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State puts RCEP pact on fast track
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2020
» The government is speeding up the process to enable parliament to approve its signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, potentially the word's biggest free trade deal, by February 2021 to pave the way for full ratification within 2021, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
15 nations sign world's biggest free trade pact at virtual meet
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2020
» Fifteen nations in the Asia-Pacific, including Thailand, yesterday signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, the world's biggest free trade deal, as they concluded the 37th Asean Summit and related summits held virtually from Nov 12-15.
Thailand poised to sign RCEP deal mid-month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2020
» Thailand looks set to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact by the middle of this month.
Use of FTA perks, GSP declines in first 7 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2020
» The use of free trade agreement (FTA) privileges and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by Thai exporters fell by 14.8% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2020, in line with the country's lower overall exports because of the pandemic.
Partners set to clinch RCEP deal next month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2020
» Dialogue partners look set to clinch the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on Nov 14 in Vietnam, according to the trade negotiators' chief.
Opportunity plentiful in medical supplies exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/09/2020
» Exporters are being urged to make the best use of existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to boost shipments of medical supplies, particularly for syringes and medical needles, as the pandemic has driven import demand for such products.
Nations still want India in RCEP
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/08/2020
» Ministers from the 16 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Participating Countries yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to signing the RCEP agreement in November, insisting they will invite India to return to the negotiating table.
Commerce Ministry eyes Asian top-five trade ranking
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/08/2020
» The Commerce Ministry has set a goal to raise Thailand's international trade value to Asia's top five by 2027, up from eighth in 2019, by focusing on value-added industries such as digital, food and healthcare.
Cabinet to consider RCEP pact in October
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/08/2020
» The Commerce Ministry will ask the cabinet for approval to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in October, one month ahead of the pact's official scheduled signing in Vietnam.
Jurin looks to expand on achievements
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/07/2020
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit vows to continue pushing ahead with a price guarantee for farmers, export stimulus, cost-of-living supervision and trade talks as his top priorities.