Toyota Thailand to cut 800 workers WEDNESDAY, 6 JULY 2016 – In a clear sign of the country’s economic woes, Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Thailand has launched a voluntary redundancy programme, aiming to shed 800 workers. According to Phuphal Samata, president of Toyota Thailand Workers’ Union, the programme has been offered to contract workers, who […]
Read MoreSET up 0.45 to 1,450.52 at midday WEDNESDAY, 6 JULY 2016 – The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index climbed 0.03%, or 0.45 points, to 1,450.52 at noon on Wednesday. Total trading value was 24.5 billion baht, with 5.85 billion shares changed hands. SET50 index dropped 0.08%, or 0.71 points, to 912.77 in trade worth […]
Read MoreInflation for June ups 0.38 percent SATURDAY, 2 JULY 2016 – Consumer’s price index or inflation for the month of June was registered at 107.05 points, representing an increase of 0.38 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the Office of Trade Policy and Strategy. Read More?
Read MoreProgress in Resolutions for Labour Problems in Thai Fishery Industries WEDNESDAY, 22 JUNE 2016 – The Thai Government has been making steady progress in solving labour problems in Thai fishery industries. Following the master plan formulated in 2014, the Department of Fisheries has been implementing the resolutions as follows: Promotion of Good Labour Practices (GLP) […]
Read MoreRough year for Thai imports TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 2016 – An uncharacteristic slump in imports from Thailand since the start of the year is the result of lower oil prices and fierce competition from cheaper Chinese and Vietnamese products, representatives from the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh said yesterday. According to the embassy’s trade data, […]
Read MoreSingapore factory activity worsens in June; 12th month of contraction MONDAY, 4 JULY 2016 – Activity at Singapore factories worsened slightly in June, shrinking for a 12th straight month on falling new orders and exports, a survey showed on Monday, as still-weak global demand continues to hurt the trade-dependent economy. The Singapore Institute of Purchasing […]
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