The Latest Breaking News from Commerce

Govt hails lower prices of goods in markets

The prices of basic produce and meats have fallen, which shows inflation is slowing, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

Offshore energy battle looms over ‘must pass’ defense bill

WASHINGTON — One of the most underappreciated high-stakes legislative fights in recent memory — featuring some of the strangest political bedfellows — is coming soon to a lame-duck session near you.

Tribune News Service · Nov 6, 2022

Offshore energy battle looms over 'must pass' defense bill - Roll Call

One of the most underappreciated high-stakes legislative fights, featuring some strange political bedfellows, is brewing after the elections.

Roll Call · Nov 3, 2022

Commerce tightens export controls on high end chips to China

The Commerce Department is tightening export controls to limit China’s ability to get advanced computing chips, develop and maintain supercomputers, and make advanced semiconductors

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

White House adds new restrictions on chip exports to China

The Biden administration announced new restrictions on China’s access to U.S. semiconductor technology, adding measures aimed at stopping Beijing’s push to develop its own chip industry and advance the country’s military capabilities.

Tribune News Service · Oct 7, 2022

Abhishek Singhvi to head parliamentary panel on commerce

Unfortunate that the government has retained control over all key standing committees, says Congress floor leader in Lok Sabha; Congress yet to suggest nominee for panel on Chemicals & Fertilisers

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022

Jurin remains upbeat on export prospects

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit remains optimistic that exports will expand well over the remaining months of this year and exceed the growth target set at 4-5% over 2021's level.

Bangkok Post · Sep 26, 2022

Aug exports close to forecast, Chinese market slump

Exports rose slightly less than expected in August as global demand for food products increased, but oil-related shipments fell and exports to China slumped, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 26, 2022

Shopee inks pact to help empower SMEs

The Commerce Ministry's International Trade Promotion Department on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shopee, an e-commerce platform, to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their quality products and sell their products online.

Bangkok Post · Sep 19, 2022

Ministry to step up export promotion to meet target

The Commerce Ministry has vowed to continue ramping up export promotion activities in the remaining months of 2022, with the aim of raising export revenue to US$285 billion by year-end, hitting the ministry's target and an uptick from $271 billion in 2021.

Bangkok Post · Sep 14, 2022