Thailand works to deal with economic challenges
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has planned to establish a war room to respond to economic challenges in the country.
Thai Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisith (Source: Internet)Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has planned to establish a war room to respond to economic challenges in the country.
Local media said that the room, which will be set up by Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisith and the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), will monitor economic trends and developments in the trade war between power countries.
According to Jurin, the war room’s participants will seek to speed up talks and deals with Thailand’s international partners, including for those related to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and other free-trade agreements.
He said that the room will be focus on promoting border trade and import-export flows between Thailand and countries in the CLMV, which groups Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
A joint committee of the Commerce Ministry and the TCC will be formed to work on future amendments to rules and regulations deemed outdated or problematic to current business practices, Jurin said.-VNA
You should also see
Vietnam urged to build legal corridor for AI industry
Vietnam needs a policy on artificial intelligence (AI) to help this industry develop strongly, while minimising risks, according to insiders.
See more
ASEAN
ASEAN Future Forum 2024 enters first session
The first session of the ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (AFF 2024) in Hanoi on April 23 focused on fast and sustainable growth for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
World
Malaysia, Philippines warn of severe heat in upcoming summer
Malaysia and the Philippines have warned of severe heat during the upcoming summer.
World
Thailand re-considers tourism tax
Thai tourism operators are urging the Thai government to seriously consider measures to tackle overtourism. One of the proposed measures is a tourism tax of 300 baht (8.11 USD).
World
Ten crew members killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide
Ten people have died after two navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a military rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
World
Indonesian Constitutional Court rejects petitions against presidential election results
The Indonesian Constitutional Court on April 22 rejected all petitions regarding the country’s presidential election results filed by two presidential candidates - Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar and Ganjar Prabowo-Mahfud M.D.
