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Auto sector reels from falling orders, soaring household debt
Reuters, Published on 25/09/2024
» Thailand's US$53 billion automobile industry is facing a grim future as highly indebted domestic consumers struggle to finance purchases and overseas buyers of its mainstay traditional vehicles increasingly switch to electric alternatives.
China new home prices fall at fastest pace in over 9 years
Reuters, Published on 14/09/2024
» BEIJING - China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace in more than nine years in August, official data showed on Saturday, as supportive measures failed to spur a meaningful recovery in the property sector.
Thai investigation into BYD EV discounts moves ahead despite cash-back offer
Reuters, Published on 19/07/2024
» A Thai investigation into discounts from China's BYD (Build Your Dreams) will continue despite a cash-back programme from its distributor in response to a backlash from consumers who felt they overpaid for their electric vehicles (EVs), a senior official said on Friday.
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
Reuters, Published on 04/07/2024
» RAYONG - China's BYD (Build Your Dreams) opened an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Thailand on Thursday, the auto maker's first factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant player.
What happens next after China Evergrande ordered to liquidate
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2024
» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered China Evergrande, the world's most indebted developer, to be liquidated. The move could send shockwaves through already fragile Chinese capital and property markets. Such a process could be complicated, with potential political considerations, given the many authorities involved.
Srettha holds talks with Tesla chief Musk
Reuters, Published on 22/09/2023
» Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday he held talks with Tesla chief Elon Musk during a visit to New York and they discussed the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
EVs in spotlight at Bangkok motor show as petrol prices soar
Reuters, Published on 30/03/2022
» Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show this week where electric vehicles (EVs) were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices and a government subsidy taking 15% off the price of some EV cars.
Chicken sales to China surge on swine fever effect
Reuters, Published on 18/09/2019
» Thai poultry exports to China have surged eight-fold this year as an outbreak of deadly African swine fever in the world's biggest consumer of pork stokes a rush to source alternative meat supplies, an industry association said on Wednesday.
People in Hong Kong eye Malaysia's second-home programme
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian programme to attract wealthy foreigners to live in the Southeast Asian nation has drawn 251 applications from Hong Kong residents this year, compared with 193 approved last year from the Chinese-ruled city, a government official said.
Bangladesh scraps Thai rice deal
Reuters, Published on 15/02/2018
» BENGALURU, India: Bangladesh scrapped a plan to import Thai rice, citing delays in finalising a deal, as rice prices in India and Thailand fell this week, pressured by sluggish overseas demand.