FRIDAY, March 29, 2024
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Small firms to get help on environmental protection

Small firms to get help on environmental protection

AMID RISING non-tariff barriers in global trading, the Foreign Trade Department is helping small and medium enterprises to adopt high standards for environmental protection.

Duangporn Rodphaya, director-general of the department, said last week that SMEs need to be more aware of the proliferation of non-tariff barriers so they can adjust by upgrading their products and production standards to meet the high demand of overseas markets. 
The department has cooperated with the Research Unit for Energy Economic and Ecological Management to develop a training programme in lifecycle assessment to educate SMEs on environmental measures, particularly green labels and carbon footprints. 
Many countries have raised concerns about environmental protection to boost the confidence of consumers and buyers.
Small businesses will also learn how to calculate the greenhouse effect from their production and service businesses.
If local businesses can raise their standards to meet requirements, they can add value to their products and enjoy deeper sales penetration in many countries.
The initial targets for the programme are the fishery, seafood, rubber wood and other service industries.
Thailand will also join hands with Myanmar to promote trade under the sister cities’ programme, which will promote Tak’s Mae Sot district on the Thai side of the border and Myawaddy in Myanmar.
Duangkamol Jiambutr, spokeswoman of the Commerce Ministry, said Commerce Minister Chatchai Sarikulya is scheduled to visit Tak on Thursday to firm up cooperation with Myanmar under the sister cities concept.
Under the plan, Thailand and Myanmar will establish a special economic zone in Mae Sot linking up with Myawaddy. 
The two countries will also hold a trade fair from Thursday-Sunday at Mae Sot Stadium with 300 Thai and Myanmar exhibitors.
 
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