Bangkok Post

ADB sees Asia growth at 6% but warns of trade risks

The Asian Development Bank raised its 2018 economic growth estimate for developing Asia to 6% from 5.8%, citing solid export demand, but said US protectionist measures and any retaliation against them could undermine trade.Keep reading ...

Reuters

Fisheries boss speaks out against new rules

New regulations to please the European Union (EU) will not lead to sustainable fishing, a major commercial trawler association said on Tuesday (April, 10) “Fishermen are now unhappy with fishing regulations prescribed by authorities. These regulations have put us in a tough situation. The practices ...

Apinya Wipatayotin

Axing of energy licences rubbished

The Waste to Energy Trade Association (WETA), a body under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), has denounced policymakers for curbing the development of waste-to-energy projects, saying alternative energy sources are the key to reaching the government’s goals of low emissions and energy independence.Keep reading ...

Yuthana Praiwan

Japan offers loans for high-tech HR

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has offered 2.7 billion baht in soft loans to the Thai government to fund human resource development projects for industries handling high technology and innovation.Keep reading ...

Chatrudee Theparat

Islands seek clean break from trail of tourist trash

In the early hours of the morning, a walk along Rin Beach, the site of the infamous Full Moon Party, offers a glimpse into the regular environmental risk posed to the resort island of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province.Keep reading ...

Apinya Wipatayotin

Govt urges more probes into rubbish

The Department of Local Administration (DLA) ordered every provincial governor across the country to widen their probes into possible price collusion in the procurement of rubbish and sewage trucks. Keep reading ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

UN examines rights in Thai workplaces

UN experts have presented their preliminary observations on the state of human rights in Thailand’s private sector and provided recommendations to the government and businesses to improve corporate respect for human rights and strengthen access to effective remedies.Keep reading ...

Jan-David Franke

More than 100 welfare officials face transfer

for the underprivileged could be transferred in the wake of the embezzlement scandal involving state funds intended for helping the destitute.Keep reading ...

King-oua Laohong

Thailand 'high on US trade offensive list'

Thailand emerged high on Donald Trump’s trade offensive list, meeting all three criteria in the upcoming currency report used by the US president, according to regional analysts. The criteria are the size of trade surplus with the US, magnitude of current-account surplus relative to the ...

Bloomberg News

Thai, Cambodian PMs pledge more border crossings

The Thai and Cambodian governments have reaffirmed their commitment to opening more border crossings to foster trade and investment. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Cambodian Premier Hun Sen pledged increasing border cooperation in talks ahead of the Mekong River Commission summit in Siem Reap on Thursday ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

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