English for international trade

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Internet exercise
1.1

What are the Thai Trade Centers?

Ans :

Thai Trade Centers is the organization that aim to promote Thai trade and information of Thai exported products.
Moreover, they announce the events and fairs of each month. Furthermore, they also expand Thai market to worldwide
class in order to increase revenue and create chances for investors under the control of three board of director in
Department of International Trade Promotion which are Mrs. Malee Choklumlerd, Mrs. Chantira Jimreivat Vivatrat and Mr.
Supapat Ongsangkoon. Their Vision is to be one of Asia's leading trade promotion organizations. Also, their mission are to
expand markets for Thai products and services, to promote value creation of Thai products and services and increase the
competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs.

1.2

What is the relationship between the DITP and the Thai Trade Centers?

Ans :

The relationship between the DITP and the Thai Trade Centers is about export Thai products to international market
because all trade with Thailand begins at DITP. Moreover, both of them try to help in order to improve and encourage Thai
entrepreneurs. Furthermore, their strategies about international trade also try to build relationship and expand Thai market
into international class.

2.a

The fastest growing traders.

Ans :

Asia and North America had the fastest export growth in 2014. North American imports in volume terms grew steadily in
2014, as did Asian imports following a setback in the second quarter.

2.b

The top ten exporters and importers in merchandise trade.

Ans :

Exporters

Importers

1. United Arab Emirates

1. Brazil

2. China

2. United Arab Emirates & China

3. Russian Federation & Saudi Arabia

3. Saudi Arabia

4. Brazil & Argentina & Nigeria

4. Argentina & Russian Federation & Nigeria

5. Ukraine & South Africa

5. Ukraine

6. US & Switzerland

6. South Africa

7. European Union

7. Switzerland & Japan

8. Canada

8. Canada

9. Japan

9. US & European Union

2.c

Thailands world ranking as an importer and exporter.

Ans :

according to Leading merchandise exporters and importers, 2014 in $bn and % shows that Thailand is rank 24 in term
of export with 228 billion baht with share 1.2% and rank 23 in term of export with 228 billion baht with share 1.2% also.

2.d

World economic forum organize on January

Ans :

Where Is the Chinese Economy Heading?

English for international trade

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With a new Five-Year Plan being presented in 2016, how can the worlds second-largest economy shift gears without
stalling its growth engine?
This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television.
Speakers: Jiang Jianqing, Francine Lacqua, Ray Dalio, Zhang Xin, Christine Lagarde, Fang Xinghai, Gary D. Cohn
Topics: Global Economy
2015 was a turbulent year for China. Growth in the worlds second largest economy hit a quarter-century low of 6.9%,
compared to 7.3% a year earlier, capping a tumultuous year that witnessed a huge outflow of capital, a slide in the
currency and a summer stocks crash.
http://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2016/sessions/where-is-the-chinese-economyheading