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Car sales set to improve in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/09/2024
» Sluggish domestic car sales are expected to improve in the second half as banks are likely to relax lending criteria in granting auto loans, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
TRIUP FAIR 2024 to Showcase Thai Research Innovation
Published on 09/09/2024
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), in collaboration with nine funding management units and partners in the Science, Research, and Innovation (SRI) System, is teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Trade of Thailand to announce the “Thailand Research and Innovation Utilisation Promotion Fair 2024 - TRIUP FAIR 2024,” to be held from 24 to 26 September 2024 at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon. This event will serve as a one-stop service, marking a major collaboration between various agencies under five ministries: the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; the Ministry of Industry; the Ministry of Commerce; the Ministry of Public Health; and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, as well as intermediary organisations providing comprehensive services to the private sector. These services include research funding, investment loans, testing laboratories, standards certification units, business development units, marketing promotion units both domestically and internationally, and various public communication channels.
Thai EV sales to miss target as banks curb loans on debt risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2024
» Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to miss target this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new auto loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
NIA targets startups for global expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/09/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the Board of Investment (BoI), and international partners to help local startups enter the global market through investment mechanisms and launching pads.
Tourism uptick expected to lift motorcycle sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2024
» A more active tourism sector later this year is expected to lift the domestic motorcycle market, which struggled with sluggish sales during the first seven months of 2024, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Flooding in Thailand: preparing for the worst
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2024
» The severe flooding in northern Thailand has sparked fears over the potential for similar damage in the central plains, the heart of the nation's economy, as experts warn of the possibility of further floods over the next 60 days.
Satisfying all customers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2024
» MG Sales (Thailand) is not limiting itself to manufacturing only electric vehicles (EVs), despite the growing popularity of the next-generation segment.
IRPC Celebrates 1-Year Success of "Innovation ONE Fund"
Published on 29/08/2024
» Marking the 1st anniversary of the "Innovation ONE Fund" project, a press conference was held on August 14, 2024, with the participation of Mr. Kris Imsang, President and CEO, Mr. Pranarch Kosayanont, Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy Planning and Business Development at IRPC Public Co., Ltd., and Mr. Panutat Kiatananchai, Managing Director of Rakpasak Co., Ltd. Organised by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the event reaffirmed the project's success in enabling Thai SMEs and startups to compete globally. During the event, Mr. Pranarch and Mr. Panutat joined a discussion with entrepreneurs and VC partners to share insights on the successes and benefits of participating in the project. IRPC, as an innovation-driven supporter, and Rakpasak, a startup entrepreneur, provided valuable perspectives at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), meeting rooms 210-211.
Car sales fall 20.5% in July amid debt, growth worries
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/08/2024
» Domestic car sales remained sluggish in July with a year-on-year drop of 20.5%, attributed to high levels of household debt and slow economic growth, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Heavy burden on young shoulders
Business, Published on 26/08/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra's recent ascension to prime minister, following the Constitutional Court's dismissal of her predecessor Srettha Thavisin over ethics violations based on a cabinet appointment, and the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won the last election, presents a complex interplay of economic, political and social challenges for the nation.