The government plans to revive its special economic zones (SEZs) project to revive the local economy along with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which is designed to be a key engine to support the national economy, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana. “Both EEC and SEZs will play a major role in supporting the Thai economy. […]
Read MoreSmall and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) optimism about fourth-quarter income improved for the first time in several quarters, thanks to the festive season, says TMB Analytics, the research unit of TMB Bank. The SME confidence index for fourth-quarter income increased to 62.9 from 56.7 in the previous quarter, helping to boost the TMB SME Sentiment index […]
Read MoreWhile Thailand saw a strong jump to 26th in the World Bank’s ease of doing business rankings for 2018, the government is committed to tackling the remaining obstacles, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Gen Prayut said yesterday that greater confidence in the country’s economic growth prospects is anticipated after Thailand was recognised as one of […]
Read MoreCambodian officials have asked their Thai counterparts to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cross-border trade as soon as possible to avoid complications for transportation companies when new Thai regulations on cross-border trade comes into effect in mid-November. According to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), a new Thai customs law, due […]
Read MoreMalee Group Plc, one of the country’s top juice makers, has formed joint ventures with an Indonesian consumer giant in a bid to strengthen its international presence. Opas Lopansri, executive director, said it has signed an agreement with PT Kino Indonesia Tbk to set up two joint venture companies with combined registered capital of 400 […]
Read MoreConsumer prices rose for the fourth straight month in October for an inflation rate of 0.86%, according to the Commerce Ministry. The year-on-year rise was driven by rising prices of seasonal fresh food and oil and higher cigarette and liquor prices because of an increase in excise tax. Inflation for the first 10 months (January […]
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