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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).
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.
Thai-EU FTA set for 2015
The Thai cabinet has approved a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) with the EU set to commence in 2015 amid worries on its impact to Thai businesses. The bill will be subject to parliamentary and public scrutinisation before negotiations begin, a spokesperson of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s office said, because of mounting worries from business leaders on the effects the agreement will have on drug patents, agricultural seeds and alcohol imports.
Thai Private Sector Urged to Invest More in Foreign Countries
Thai private companies have been urged to invest more in foreign countries, in preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community, which is less than three years away. Thai outbound investment was the topic of discussion at the Fiscal Policy Office’s Symposium 2012, held at the Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok on 13 September 2012.
Thai-German Products seeks quadruple revenue on AEC
Thai-German Products Plc (TGPRO) hopes to quadruple its annual revenue to about 4.5 billion baht after regional integration under the Asean Economic Community from 2015 paves the way for the SET-listed stainless steel pipe maker to make full use of its monthly production capacity of 4,000 tonnes.
Chiang Mai University won the Schneider Electric Challenge 2011 in six consecutive years for innovation and energy efficiency
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, launched its 7th annual Schneider Electric Challenge 2011.
Focus on PISA test to ‘repair national image’
The Education Ministry – faced for years with steadily dropping scores by top international assessors -plans a project of educational improvement among Thai students in an attempt to upgrade their quality standards.
Eastern park benefits from relocations
304 Industrial Park in Prachin Buri has welcomed the relocation of 10 factories so far this year, following the disastrous floods that severely hit the Central region of Thailand and caused severe supply-chain disruptions.
Strong economic growth again predicted in 2012
Gross domestic product is expected to grow in 2012 by about seven per cent on the back of government investment to rebuild the country, Commerce Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong said on Wednesday.
Michelin’s new energy tyres promise longer life
Michelin’s new Energy XM2 tyre is 20 per cent longer lasting than its predecessor along with offering improved fuel efficiency and shorter braking distances.
Benz scraps warranty work on grey-market cars
Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd will no longer honour warranty claims for grey-market vehicles, putting further pressure on independent importers after it stopped providing pre-delivery inspection (PDI) services four months ago.