Business

As the intensifying US-China trade war plunges the world into an economic slowdown, Thailand urgently needs to review trade policies to save its export-dependent economy. One thing is clear: Trade conflicts between the world’s two biggest economies will drag on…

The digital economy is breaking down barriers to employment by empowering tech-savvy professionals to work remotely The gig economy is showing no sign of slowing down. Solutions like Fiverr and Upwork make it easier than ever to find the right…

Bank of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob, in his speech entitled “Formulating for the Future of Corporate Governance”, delivered at the Finance and Beyond National Director Conference 2019 in Bangkok (July 24th), said Thailand faces four challenges that require good governance…

Thanks to the rising affordability of ICT products and falling costs of telecommunication services, digital devices have become part of the daily life of ASEAN consumers. This has boosted the demand for consumer electronics accessories, including peripherals for cell phones,…

JAKARTA, 28 July 2019 – The ASEAN Secretariat will hold the 3rd ASEAN Media Forum in Bangkok, Thailand tomorrow, bringing together about 30 media leaders and prominent bloggers from ten ASEAN member countries to dialogue with the region’s thought leaders…

BANGKOK, 20th July 2019 (NNT) – Four challenging issues have been raised by the private sector with the new government through Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, who has accepted the proposals and may set up an economics’ cabinet. During a…

From Shanghai to Bristol, we look at six cities that have taken aim at international businesses, offering scores of benefits for companies seeking to expand overseas Bristol   A city really blazing a trail on the world’s start-up scene is Bristol. So…

Navigating thru China’s cross-border e-commerce: How Thai SMEs collaboration can win over Chinese hearts? For Thai SMEs planning to tap into the Chinese market, cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) is becoming a prominent and interesting option to consider. EIC views that to…

BANGKOK, 3 July 2019(NNT) – Investor confidence and clear policies on industrial development, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area have increased the value of investment by entrepreneurs requesting new business licenses, and expanding their factories’ capacity by 15.85…

BANGKOK, 28 June 2019(NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced yesterday that the Thai economy is likely to expand at a slower pace than expected in the previous assessment mainly due to the slowing of merchandise exports. Therefore, it…