Commerce
Thai fashion exports to surpass 9% in 2010
According to the Department of Export Promotion (DEP), Thai fashion exports are expected to surpass US20 billion in 2010, up 9-13% from 2009. A major contribution to this positive growth figure is that the government and private sectors are dynami...
Thai government planning to promote border and international trade
The Commerce Ministry is preparing a new strategy promoting border and international trade as well as helping local small and medium-sized enterprises benefit from free trade agreements.
Makro puts grocery stores on wheels
Siam Makro Plc, the operator of Makro cash-and-carry stores, has joined with DFM Mini Truck (Thailand) Co, to roll out mobile grocery stores to attract small retailers.
Germany loses top exporter crown to China
BERLIN — Germany's multi-year reign as the world's No. 1 exporter is officially over, with the crown formally passing to rising Asian power China after new figures showed that German exports slid by nearly a fifth in 2009, the biggest decline in 6...
China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has officially opened its Ningxia Distribution Centre in Hat Yai, the commercial district of Thailand’s southern province of Songkhla, as a venue for more accessible sales distribution to wider markets by pres...
Obama vows 'much tougher' stance on US-China trade
President Barack Obama says he will be much tougher with China to make sure it opens its markets to trade with the US.
Bangkok's Gaysorn targets 'new luxe' shoppers
The operator of Gaysorn shopping centre is devising a more aggressive strategy to attract new customer groups and reinforce its position as a luxury lifestyle destination.
Thailand, Brazil, Australia concerned by excess EU sugar
Australia, Brazil and Thailand expressed concern Monday about an EU proposal to release an extra half a million tonnes of sugar for export, saying that such a move would violate trade rules.
Obama champions exports in overture to business
President Barack Obama on Wednesday launched a drive to double U.S. exports over the next five years in a move that reaches out to business groups and Republicans who have criticized his inaction on trade.
Thailand's domestic vehicle sales surge in December
Thailand's domestic sales of vehicles in December 2009 surged by 22.2 per cent from the same month last year to 72,085 units, the highest in three years, boosted by an increase in consumer confidence and industrial confidence, according to the Fed...
AFTA to spur Thailand's border trade to B1 trillion
The Asean Free Trade Area should enable Thailand's border trade to reach one trillion baht over the next three years, says Commerce Minister Porntiva Nakasai.
NY Again Mulls Sale of Wine in Grocery Stores
New Yorkers could pick up wine and dinner at their local grocery store and buy mixers, cigars and snacks along with their booze at the neighborhood liquor store, under a new proposal from Gov. David Paterson.
Thailand may supply poultry to Russia to replace U.S. imports
Thailand, a major chicken exporter in Southeast Asia, is prepared to supply poultry to Russia to compensate for U.S. imports that fail to comply with Russian standards, Russia's agricultural regulator said on Wednesday.
Thailand’s 2010 rice shipments may match record - export chief
BANGKOK -- Thailand’s rice exports this year may match the record 10 million tons seen in 2008 when global commodity prices surged, the head of the exporters’ association said on Monday, forecasting firm prices due to strong demand.
Vietnam becomes Thailand’s largest competitor in exports
Vietnam can now enjoy a larger exports share than Thailand in the US, EU and Japanese markets, according to a recent survey conducted by a Thai trade university.
Thailand Opens AFTA Hotline To Help Business Operators Clear Doubts
In order to facilitate business operators and exporters regarding any doubts about the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) enforced since January 1, Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has established an AFTA Hotline, using the number 1385, so that governmen...
2010 Outlook: Thailand's exports likely to rise moderately
Thailand’s exports this year are projected to increase moderately from those of last year as a result of the global economic recovery and the expansion of shipments to China and ASEAN, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (U...
Thailand secures 370000-ton rice quota from Philippines
Bangkok - Thailand has secured an agreement to export up to 370,000 tons of duty-free rice to the Philippines as compensation for Manila's refusal to cut tariffs on the commodity, officials said Thursday.
Taiwan lawmakers vote to ban some US beef imports, reversing deal with Washington
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban imports of some kinds of U.S. beef over concerns about mad cow disease, reversing an earlier deal the government had negotiated with Washington.
China to charge deposit on Thai, Indonesia additive exports
China will impose a deposit on exports to China from some Thai and Indonesian companies, including PT. Cheil Jedang Indonesia and Ajinomoto Co. (Thailand) Ltd, over suspected dumping of food additives in the Chinese market, the Commerce Ministry s...