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Shippers eye 5% growth goal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is calling on the prime minister to set an annual average target of 5% export growth amid risk factors such as the baht's appreciation and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Global sell-off intensifies on signs of US weakness
Business, Published on 03/08/2024
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off intensified yesterday as concerns grew over the health of the US economy and disappointing forecasts from major tech firms. Japanese shares plunged on expectations for more interest-rate hikes, further darkening the mood.
After another boom and bust, where to for lithium?
Published on 13/07/2024
» Lithium boom has turned to lithium bust over the last two years as a wave of new supply overwhelms weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Auto output could hit 14-year low
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/07/2024
» Thailand’s automotive production could plunge to a 14-year low this year, excluding the pandemic years of 2020-22, dipping to 1.65 million units, though monthly production is expected to start improving slowly in the fourth quarter, says Krungsri Securities (KS).
Manufacturing index declines by 1.5%
Business, Published on 29/06/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipped by 1.5% year-on-year in May to 98.3 points, underscoring the sluggish manufacturing sector despite an increase in exports, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
2024 car output target could be trimmed
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2024
» The country's car manufacturing target for 2024 may be downgraded as production continues to dip, with a sluggish economy affecting car sales, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Calculating the cost of war
Business, Published on 29/04/2024
» Currency depreciation, a surge in oil prices and a decline in purchasing power often result from geopolitical conflicts.
Stranded Thai ship finally exits Baltimore port
Published on 27/04/2024
» A Thai-flagged vessel is among four cargo ships that have exited the Port of Baltimore via a temporary channel, after being stranded for a month following the collapse of a major bridge.