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Thai-EU FTA talks centre on R&D, medicine sector
Pharmaceutical issue pressed after activists’ protest Thailand has proposed increased cooperation in research and development with the European Union, as well as transfers of technology in the pharmaceutical sector to help improve the standards of the Thai drug industry.
Thai European Business Association has been tasked to evaluate the 1st phase of the “Kitchen to the World” program
“Thai cuisine to the world” organized by Thailand National Food Institute, Ministry of Industry. With its main focus, Royal Thai Government aims to provide a systematic expansion of Thai food markets in the creating a good image of the country main export products. The project also aims to help and encourage Thai restaurants operating overseas.
Government delegates join TEBA in Singapore mission to discover latest automotive environmental trends, developments and technologies
Bangkok: The Thai European Business Association (TEBA) invited delegates from the various government agencies, utilities and academia to visit Singapore to demonstrate first-hand the latest trends and innovations in environmental sustainability for the auto-industry, including the new BMW i3 and the new BMW i8 concept electric vehicles, as well as the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solution provided by Bosch.
Economic growth slows
Thailand’s growth was slower than economists estimated in the first quarter as exports cooled, boosting the case for the central bank to cut interest rates.
POWER-GEN Asia Conference & Exhibition 2-4 October 2013
POWER-GEN Asia, co-located with Renewable Energy World Asia, is the leading force in delivering a platform for the power industry to meet, share information on the challenges facing the power industry and discuss solutions for advancing Asia’s energy future.
France, Italy join hands over eurozone crisis
France and Italy presented a united front on the eurozone debt crisis amid deepening divisions over belt-tightening policies in the European Union.
AEC high in budget allocation
Agencies seek funds for preparation Aside from a narrower deficit, the 2014 budget bill points to one thing – Thailand’s commitment to prepare for the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
TEBA members meet Minister of Transport, H.E. Chadchart Sittipunt
Ministry of Transport hosted by Minister Chadchart met with TEBA delegates to discuss industrial development on aviation
BOI delays five-year promotion
The Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday decided to postpone indefinitely the launch of Thailand’s new five-year promotion policy from its original schedule of the middle of this year. Secretary-general Udom Wongwiwatchai said certain issues need a review including zoning criteria and the types of projects that would see investment incentives abolished.
Thailand as logistic hub of ASEAN: Challenges and opportunities for cross – border trade
As Thailand relies its economy on exports particularly to the ASEAN region, logistic physical infrastructure and its management will play a significant role. Therefore the public sector must commit its long-term plan in developing an effective country’s transport system to gain greater competitiveness. For private sector, logistics are considered the most important activities and have the most valuable in the process of business operations.
Thailand Labour: Current status, Challenges and Next steps
This breakfast session has objectives to – Understand the current and future demand and supply of labour market. – create awareness of government policies from ministries and progresses in ensuring quality workforce will meet growing demand of the industrial sectors. – discuss how public and private sector can collaborate to ensure that availability of labour workforce, qualitatively and quantitatively.
Thailand Restructures Vehicle Taxes
Thailand’s government has approved a future restructuring of the country’s vehicle excise tax away from rates based on engine size to one dependent on the quantity of carbon dioxide emissions. Thailand’s government has approved a future restructuring of the country’s vehicle excise tax away from rates based on engine size to one dependent on the quantity of carbon dioxide emissions.