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China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Published on 04/07/2025
» Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD, putting ambitious local production plans at risk.
Thailand considering pickup truck trade-in scheme to boost sales
Published on 23/06/2025
» Thailand is considering a measure to allow pickup trucks of 20-25 years to be traded in for new ones with a tax discount in a bid to boost sluggish sales, the finance minister said on Monday.
Auto industry rocked by Trump’s 25% tariffs
Published on 27/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - US automakers and their global rivals have been rocked by President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on all vehicles as well as many foreign-made auto parts imported into the United States.
Thailand offers guarantee for pickup truck loans
Reuters, Published on 21/03/2025
» The government is offering a guarantee for loans for pickup trucks, a key segment of its car manufacturing industry, as it seeks to boost a flagging autos sector that saw production slump to a four-year low last year.
China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
Published on 03/03/2025
» On a recent Thursday morning in Hanoi, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD began the day with a showroom devoid of customers. Just a few kilometres away, a dealership for upstart Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto was buzzing, with would-be buyers pouring over new models.
Thailand weighs car trade-in scheme to revive sector
Reuters, Published on 27/02/2025
» Thailand is in early discussions with carmakers to introduce a car trade-in and scrapping scheme in a bid to revive an industry hit by its biggest crisis in decades, three industry officials and two sources said.
Among the Stars: A Cosmic Art Experience
Published on 20/02/2025
» River City Bangkok, in collaboration with One Little Planet, proudly presents the exhibition Among the Stars, featuring Eggzy Lin, fufufanny, JD Wang, LAZY BUG, ODOM Tseng, Pucky, Robin Huang, Tos Suntos, VIN, and XIN.
DeepSeek and Trump keep traders on their toes
Business, Published on 01/02/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets edged up on Friday after days of volatility in the tech world caused by the DeepSeek AI breakthrough, while sentiment was dampened by US President Donald Trump confirming hefty tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
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.
Wall Street bounce helps lift Asian shares
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were poised to end a tough week on an upbeat note after Wall Street bounced overnight and data showed China taking a step away from deflation, while Japanese stocks managed to sustain an early rally.