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Over 29,000 export items await waiver

Business

Over 29,000 export items await waiver More than 29,000 Thai export items will receive a tariff waiver from Jan 1 next year under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, the world’s biggest free trade deal. The agreement was signed by 15 nations in Asia-Pacific, including Thailand in November last year, and needs ratification…

RCEP to lead trade, investment to Thailand: Thai expert

Economics

RCEP to lead trade, investment to Thailand: Thai expert BANGKOK, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) — The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement means a big opportunity for Thailand, leading trade and investment into the country, a Thai expert has said. Wisan Bubpwaet, senior consultant of Thailand Development Research Institute, told Xinhua on Tuesday that RCEP…