Asian Development Bank drops growth forecast for Thailand

Asian Development Bank drops growth forecast for Thailand

Asian Development Bank drops growth forecast for Thailand “The bank forecasts a slightly higher growth rate at 3.2% next year, due largely to infrastructure investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor.” The Asian Development Bank is lowering its growth forecast for Thailand’s economy from 3.9% to 3% but is optimistic that conditions will improve next year.…

Thailand’s rice exports hampered by strong baht

Thailand’s rice exports hampered by strong baht

Thailand’s rice exports hampered by strong baht Thai rice exports are likely to stay below targets as the strong baht weakens competitiveness in the world market (Photo: Bangkok Post) Bangkok (VNA) – Thai rice exports are likely to stay below targets as the strong baht weakens competitiveness in the world market. Honorary president of the…

Thailand pushes to finish RCEP talks by November

Thailand pushes to finish RCEP talks by November

Thailand pushes to finish RCEP talks by November The RCEP initiative was launched in November 2012 with the aim of boosting economic cooperation between 10 ASEAN countries and six dialogue partners, namely China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, India and New Zealand.   With US President Donald Trump withdrawing his country from the Trans-Pacific…

US Fed poised to cut rates this week

US Fed poised to cut rates this week

US Fed poised to cut rates this week “Hiring, while strong, has slowed. Business investment is moribund. Exports are weakening. And manufacturing – always a vital economic weather vane – is in recession.” by Douglas Gillison Facing a dauntingly uncertain economic horizon and constant criticism, including insults and demands for stimulus from the US president, the…

Thailand’s economy grew at 2.3%YOY in 2019Q2, lowest in 19Q

Thailand’s economy grew at 2.3%YOY in 2019Q2, lowest in 19Q

Thailand’s economy grew at 2.3%YOY in 2019Q2, lowest in 19Q Agricultural sector contracted by drought effect while industrial sector’s deteriorated following the export-related production. Thailand’s economic growth in the second quarter of 2019 decelerated at 2.3%YOY, which is the slowest rate in nineteen quarters. This was significantly due to a drop in exports, both goods…