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PTT to put stress on EV charging services
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/08/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc aims to focus more on electric vehicle (EV) charging services in line with Thailand's expanding EV market, but will consider adjusting its other EV-related businesses, including its electric car assembly operations.
IEAT hoping campaign boosts GDP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has launched a new investment campaign dubbed "Now Thailand", aiming to have investment play a major role in boosting GDP.
Ministry allots B5bn to upgrade workforce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has set aside a 5-billion-baht budget to develop 17,500 highly skilled workers within five years to serve three strategic sectors: semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Loan growth slows amid credit crunch
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/08/2024
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has slashed its total loan growth projection for the banking industry in 2024 to 1.5% from an earlier forecast of 2.5-3.5%.
Prospects for Tesla plant in Thailand dim
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/08/2024
» The government is waiting for word from Tesla as to whether it will scrap its plan to invest in Thailand, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
EV fire in Korea prompts questions about batteries
Published on 13/08/2024
» South Korea has asked automakers to identify the suppliers of batteries used in their electric vehicles, a government statement said on Tuesday, as authorities seek to calm public safety concerns after a series of fires involving EVs.
INSIGHT: Low resale value threat to leasing model behind Europe's EV drive
Published on 13/08/2024
» LONDON - Low resale values for electric cars have pushed the leasing firms that drive Europe's auto market to double prices over the last three years and some are threatening to quit the business altogether if regulators force them to go electric too fast, industry executives say.
MG leads investment push for hybrid EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/08/2024
» The hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) market in Thailand is expected to intensify as automakers announce investment plans, with Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales (Thailand) unveiling plans to produce HEVs under the MG brand in Chon Buri by 2025.
Wall Street bounce helps lift Asian shares
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were poised to end a tough week on an upbeat note after Wall Street bounced overnight and data showed China taking a step away from deflation, while Japanese stocks managed to sustain an early rally.
Gulf posts B4.78bn profit on B32.6bn revenue in Q2
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» Gulf Energy Development posted total revenue of 32.6 billion baht in the second quarter this year, with core profit of 4.78 billion baht, primarily driven by the improved performance of its power generation business.