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Somkid: Thailand eyes becoming CPTPP member

Thailand is set to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) this year, a newly formed bloc of 11 Pacific Rim nations excluding the US, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak. Speaking after a discussion with high-ranking officials of the Commerce Ministry yesterday, Mr Somkid ordered the ministry to speed up analysis of the […]

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Myanmar: Time for a second wave of reforms

Myanmar’s initial phase of economic liberalisation led to an impressive growth takeoff and poverty reduction. But now, a second wave of reforms is needed to continue the strong momentum, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report for Myanmar. The IMF Article IV report released March 28 found that the growth take-off has been […]

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