Economy and industry

Sam In, a 48-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia’s northeastern province of Stung Treng, never knew that people paid for water until he was forced to move out of his home on the banks of a Mekong River tributary two years ago.Keep reading  ...

The European Union delegation visiting Thailand is optimistic of making a breakthrough in free trade talks with Thailand within four years, under the elected future government.“Negotiations on an FTA will only be possible with a democratically elected government,” the EU delegation to Thailand ambassador Pirkka ...

There were high stakes on both sides in the summit that’s just taken place between US and Chinese trade officials headed by heavyweight Treasury Secretary Steven Mnunchin.The central issue for both is China’s challenge to American supremacy in technology. China’s goal is to dominate the ...

The Ministry of Industry is pushing forward the development of the Eastern Fruit Corridor campaign with the establishment of a feasibility study committee, set to survey for investors’ interests later this year, says official. The Ministry of Industry Permanent-Secretary, Pasu Loharjun, said the Eastern Fruit Corridor ...

Enjoy magnificent Northeastern scenery, culture and, of course, food, and get fit into the bargain in the upcoming ‘Great Mekong Bike Ride 2018’ scheduled for May 17 to 20. The eco-friendly race, which is being organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thailand Tri-League, ...

The government is set to wield its sweeping powers under a constitutional provision more often to speed up a series of economic and other reforms over the coming months, a senior government official said yesterday (May, 4).Keep reading ...

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), United Overseas Bank (UOB), and The FinLab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Smart Business Transformation programme aimed at helping Thai SMEs with digital development.Keep reading ...

Economic growth in the Asean region is expected to remain robust in the coming years on the back of improving global demand, according to a new report. But two key risks could derail this rosy outlook: interest rates rising faster than expected, or an escalation ...

The Japan Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC) has promised to provide soft loans to investors setting up businesses in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and is ready to back investment in a high-speed link between three airports that underpins the flagship economic zone.Keep reading ...

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) is putting about Bt200 million into a DEPA Fund that will support startups and help other businesses that want to integrate information technology into their operations.Keep reading ...