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FTI urges auto parts producers to diversify
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2024
» Local auto parts manufacturers are being urged to adapt to the technological disruption caused by electric vehicles (EVs) and transition to the production of medical devices, which are expected to have a promising business future, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
eTukTuk P2E Project Introduces Mobile Game – New Green Presale Reaches $3.5M
Published on 17/06/2024
» Since Elon Musk began his electric vehicle project, the popularity of EVs has been soaring, significantly increasing interest and adoption globally.
Addressing the skills gap
Published on 17/06/2024
» Recent decisions by two Japanese automakers to close their plants in Thailand affect the country's standing as a leading global car producer, once dubbed the "Detroit of Asia".
SCGC and AboitizPower Partner for Philippines’ First Smart Power Plant
Published on 13/06/2024
» Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), one of the major power producers in the Philippines, has partnered with REPCO NEX, a subsidiary of SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a provider of integrated industrial and digital solutions, to sign a collaboration agreement for the Arkanghel Project. This project aims to develop the first smart power plant in the Philippines, enhancing power production stability through Digital Twin technology. This initiative aligns with the megatrend of increasing energy demand in ASEAN, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Group urges wages based on skills
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Labour Ministry is being asked to consider replacing the proposed 400-baht daily minimum wage policy with a wage increase based on workers' skills, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Premium cars cannot avoid plunge in sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/06/2024
» The decline in domestic car sales is having a broad impact on the automotive industry, even dampening the premium car segment, which typically resists downturns in consumer spending, according to Mercedes-Benz (Thailand).
Changan vows to buy parts locally
Business, Published on 07/06/2024
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile plans to buy auto parts from local suppliers under deals valued at 3.6 billion baht to help promote the EV supply chain in Thailand, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Producers maintain motorcycle output target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/06/2024
» Thailand's motorcycle manufacturing output is expected to reach its target of 2.12 million units this year despite a decrease in production during the first four months of 2024, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
PSP banks on EV industry expansion for growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/05/2024
» PSP Specialties Plc, Thailand's largest lubricant producer by capacity, is benefiting from the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry by selling lubricants and lubricant-related products suitable for battery-powered cars.