Thai export value could reach an all-time high US$232.6 billion this year if the monthly value is at least $19 billion in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the International Trade Promotion Department. The previous record was set in 2012, when the value reached $229.1 billion, according to ministry statistics. Chantira Jimreivat Vivatrat, […]
Read MoreExports are forecast to hit a record high of US$232.6 billion (7.72 trillion baht) this year, up 8% from 2016 because of a recovering global economy and strong demand for Thai goods, says Chantira Jimreivat Vivatrat, the newly appointed director-general of the International Trade Promotion Department. The Commerce Ministry is planning more measures to support […]
Read MoreBusinesses will pull down the shutters on Thursday to respect the cremation ceremonies. Here’s the list of closings – and special, free facilities. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1348331/closed-for-the-day
Read MoreThe Thai Commerce Ministry plans to promote the export of Thai organic herbs in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, aiming to create added value for the sector. The ministry will start its herbal marketing plan in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, where consumers are familiar with Asian herbs, according to a recent article published in the […]
Read MoreResidential developers remained cautious on investment in the third quarter amid low consumer confidence and slowed economic activities, according to a survey by the Real Estate Information Center (REIC). Surachet: Sluggish economy in Q3 The centre reported that the housing developer’s expectations index dropped to 61 points in the third quarter from 67 in the […]
Read MoreLow cost of funds, favourable demographics and growing consumption trends across the region are factors that will continue to boost cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the region, says Michael Niederberger, head of corporate finance and M&A for ING in Asia. Niederberger: Firms looking abroad After record activity last year, growth has somewhat tempered […]
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