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EconThai sees tricky H2 for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/03/2024
» Businesses are likely to find it difficult to get through the second half of this year, as people's purchasing power remains weak amid a high level of household debt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Chery unit to build EV plant in Rayong
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/03/2024
» Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co, a subsidiary of Chery Automobile, a Chinese state-owned electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to build an EV factory in Rayong, with production scheduled to start next year.
Isuzu allocates B32bn for Thailand investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/03/2024
» Yokohama, Japan-based automaker Isuzu Motors plans to spend ¥1 trillion (240 billion baht) to fuel its investments through 2030, with part of the budget allocated for battery cell and electric pickup manufacturing in Thailand, which will serve as the company's electric vehicle (EV) export base.
IEAT signs land sale to boost southern economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) expects its latest land sale to a lightweight brick manufacturer to serve growing brick demand and support the government's plan to help the economy in the southern region.
Hong Kong woos Thai investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2024
» Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Chinese city's unit promoting foreign direct investment, held its first roadshow in Thailand yesterday, with the aim of encouraging more Thai companies, including startups, to invest.
Foreign perfume makers turn to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2024
» More foreign investors are expected to invest in fragrance oil and aroma compound production in Thailand, which has the potential to develop the cosmetics industry, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI mulls plan for standards
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is conducting a study of a plan to set standards for renewable resources that can be turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support campaigns aimed at combatting global warming.
Sentiment declines in February amid high debt
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2024
» The Thai Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) fell in February to 90 points from 90.6 the previous month as people remained cautious about spending amid high household debt, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Krungsri Auto expects flat growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/03/2024
» While the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show later this month should ramp up electric vehicle (EV) sales, new auto loans from Krungsri Auto, the country's largest auto loan provider, will grow only 0.4% year-on-year in 2024, says Congsin Congcar, the head of Krungsri Auto Group.
Alarm sounded for tainted fruit, vegetable imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to examine fruit and vegetables purchased from neighbouring countries and China more carefully after pesticide contamination was discovered in some imports of farm produce.