Although hopes remain high that the much-touted 2019 general election will be a catalyst jump-starting confidence among consumers and investors, the dream is marred by the reality that several economic tailwinds are keeping full-scale celebrations at bay. Exports are braced for impact from the US-China trade war, while Thailand’s tourism industry is still reeling from the […]
Read MoreBorder and transit trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries grew by 6.1% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2018, with Malaysia ranked as the top bilateral trading country, says the Foreign Trade Department. Thailand’s border and transit trade value stood at a combined 1 trillion baht from January to September, said Adul Chotinisakorn, director-general of […]
Read MoreTHE Department of Industrial Works (DIW) is easing conditions for manufacturers by moving to abolish the extension of factory licences on an annual basis. Instead, the department plans to have factories adopt a self-declare approach under a reform expected to start late this year or early next year. Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana said that the […]
Read MoreSMALL and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore are seizing on the opportunities presented by Internet of Things technology as part of efforts to digitalise traditional businesses ranging from airport gateway services to restaurants. Among the companies making this leap is Sats Ltd, which uses a small cargo robot, known as an automated guided vehicle (AGV), that […]
Read MoreThe Thai Chamber of Commerce has introduced its latest index, Modern Trade Sentiment Index ( MTSI) – a survey of modern trade to estimate the country’s market outlook, said Surong Bulakul, vice chairman of Thai Chamber of Commerce. The survey involves major operators such as Central Group, Robinson, Makro, Big-C, Tops, Tesco-Lotus, CJ Express, CP […]
Read MoreApple’s first store in Thailand is scheduled to open on November 10 in Bangkok at Iconsiam. Apple Thailand confirmed the date in a statement on Thursday. The company said the riverside store could provide inspirations for a lot of people to learn about technology. Apart from selling Apple products, the store will also have a […]
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