Can Thailand conclude the FTA deal with the EU soon?
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Thailand is aiming to conclude its free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of this year. But can it keep to that timeline while negotiating some of the agreement's most challenging chapters?
Thailand Trade Representative Werapong Prapha said the country must undergo structural reforms to raise its standards as negotiations move into the 10th round, which will cover key issues including government procurement and intellectual property.
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, ASEAN banks continue to maintain their credibility. Rena Kwok, Senior Credit Analyst of Bloomberg Intelligence, said that Thai banks are facing mounting pressure from bad loans, high household debt, and sluggish income growth.
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