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Equities steady a day after big US bond sell-off
Business, Published on 24/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities stabilised on Friday, a day after a sell-off in Treasuries that reflected concerns about US fiscal stability and rattled markets around the globe.
Thailand's First AI Hyperscale Data Center Debuts
Published on 23/05/2025
» Bangkok – May 22, 2025 – True Internet Data Center (True IDC), a leading data centre and cloud service provider under Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), officially launched Thailand’s first AI Hyperscale Data Center, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the nation’s digital infrastructure to support the new economy and positioning Thailand as the digital hub of ASEAN.
High household debt dents auto sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2025
» Thailand's automotive industry remains volatile as household debt is still elevated, though domestic vehicle sales managed to rise slightly in April for the first time in 23 months, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Future-shaping on shifting sands
Oped, Surakiart Sathirathai, Published on 22/05/2025
» Today, as the world stands at yet another inflection point, I believe it is more important than ever to reflect not only on the history of our cooperation -- but also on how we can shape its future, together.
Sleek EV Targets Top 3 in Thailand by 2025
Published on 21/05/2025
» Bangkok, 21 May 2025 – Driven by a vision to redefine mobility in Southeast Asia, one of Thailand’s fastest-growing electric motorcycle brands is taking bold strides toward the future. Sleek EV Co., Ltd. is transforming urban transport with proprietary in-house technology and a fully integrated ecosystem, supported by strategic alliances in the energy, finance, and automotive sectors. “We’re not just building electric motorcycles; we’re shaping the future of sustainable and accessible mobility,” said Kantinan Tunveenukoon, CEO of Sleek EV.
Honda to scale back on EVs, Nissan plans workforce reduction
Reuters, Published on 20/05/2025
» TOKYO — Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles (EVs) given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing growing demand for hybrids with new models.
CHANG-AN Opens First Overseas EV Plant in Thailand
Published on 20/05/2025
» CHANG-AN Inaugurates Landmark Overseas Manufacturing Facility in Thailand, Strengthening Regional Leadership and Powering National EV Hub Ambitions
Firms wary of debt amid US tariff woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2025
» Companies have postponed the drawing down of new credit lines as they await clarity on US tariffs following the announcement of the 90-day suspension period, according to a Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) executive.
Asean countries are facing their own 'China shock'
News, Published on 20/05/2025
» As the United States and Europe have sought to loosen their economic ties with China in recent years, Beijing has focused on expanding its export markets across the "Global South", particularly in Southeast Asia. But this could create significant economic risks as the region's manufacturers struggle to compete. Regardless of the contours of any eventual US-China trade deal, Beijing's exports to America seem destined to continue falling, as do those to the European Union. The bloc has been seeking to "de-risk" from Chinese imports and supply chains, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles, batteries and solar power equipment.
Call for light touch on missed EV targets
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/05/2025
» Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Thailand are calling on the government to maintain subsidies and cancel fines for those failing to meet state production targets as the automotive industry slows to a crawl.