Economy and industry
FTI strikes bullish note on 2019 despite trade worries
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is optimistic that the domestic economy in 2019 will gain from the general election and public investment, even as the trade spat between the US and China pressures the country’s export outlook. Keep reading ...
Piyachart Maikaew
Thailand working with WEF on Digital ASEAN program
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is partnering with leading technological entities including Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Lazada to launch a Digital ASEAN program, aiming to develop digital skills among some 20 million ASEAN citizens by 2020 with an emphasis on SMEs.Keep watching ...
BoI offers incentives to meet Bt300-bn EEC target
The Board of Investment (BoI) maintains its Bt300 billion total investment target in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) by the year-end and is releasing new investment packages to woo investors.Keep reading ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
Role of 5G put under scrutiny
The next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, will enable Thai voters to directly exercise their democratic rights through the use of electronic voting systems (iVote), but such a shift will depend on the readiness of all players within the political system, a seminar ...
Patpon Sabpaitoon
Boost in workers’ skills necessary to propel nation forward: minister
The government is focusing on technological enhancement to drive development, Labour Minister Pol General Adul Saengsingkaew said at the opening ceremony of the 2nd TVET (technical and vocational education and training) Forum in Bangkok yesterday (Nov, 19).Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand eye developing coastal economy
The Private sectors in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand are planning to strengthen trade, transport, and tourism connectivity along the coasts and promote the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC).Keep watching ...
Asia Pacific Innovation Center opens in Thailand
The newly-established Asia Pacific Innovation Center is expected to foster a culture of creativity and innovation across sectors.Recently introduced in Bangkok, the center mirrors close cooperation between the Thai government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its aim is to develop creativity and innovation ...
Tik Netikamjorn
5th Thai Lao Friendship Bridge to be built in Bueng Kan
Bueng Kan Chamber of Commerce has proposed to transform the province into a logistic hub after the 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is to be built in this northeastern province at the beginning of next year.Keep watching ...
The Fight with China Over the Mekong River Basin
those located in the lower part of the river – Asia’s seventh longest – are in need of a collective strategy to secure their future, given China’s control of the upstream part and ongoing changes in global geopolitics.Keep reading ...
Apec leaders discuss free trade, protectionism
Leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies on Sunday (Nov, 18) began discussing in Papua New Guinea ways to promote free trade and regional economic integration amid an unfolding trade war between the United States and China.This year, Washington and Beijing have engaged in tit-for-tat rounds ...
