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Kobelco South East Asia: Accelerating Towards Zero in the Turquoise Ocean
Published on 14/07/2023
» Recognising the global challenge of reducing carbon footprints while ensuring sustainable business development, Kobelco South East Asia, a regional headquarters of KOBELCO Group in Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania, specialising in steel material supply, has been at the forefront of innovation and iron-based advancements to address environmental concerns. These efforts, aligned with social needs and core business capabilities, have established a solid foundation for climate change solutions, particularly in capital-intensive industries often overlooked for non-profit purposes.
Is Asean ready for green hydrogen?
News, Published on 30/01/2023
» Climate change and the energy transition have made research and development (R&D) in clean energy a priority as countries aim to reach net-zero by 2050. Hydrogen has been categorically singled out as a possible source of energy in the not-too-distant future. Indeed, hydrogen has been widely used in many applications, including in refining ammonia and petroleum, and the production of methanol and synthetic fuels which have more emissions. These applications accounted for more than 93% of global hydrogen consumption in 2020.
Millcon banking on weaker baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2022
» SET-listed Millcon Steel, a Thai steel manufacturer, is taking advantage of the weaker baht by planning to increase steel exports by 30% this year, especially to Australia and islands in the Pacific.
KMS set to ramp up steel output as demand surges
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/07/2021
» Kobelco Millcon Steel Co (KMS), a joint venture between Thai and Japanese steelmakers, plans to take advantage of the global economic recovery by increasing premium steel production to serve higher demand from the automotive industry.
Kobelco Steel ramps up output to meet increasing demand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2021
» Kobelco Millcon Steel Co (KMS), a joint venture between Thai and Japanese steelmakers, is increasing its supply of premium steel to 12,000 tonnes from 10,000 tonnes a month to meet growing domestic steel demand driven by the automotive industry.
Steeling for tough times ahead
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2019
» Amid negative circumstances both foreign and domestic, Thai steel makers are walking a thin line and avoiding obstacles in order to maintain their capability and profitability.
Local steel industry roadmap en route
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/12/2018
» The Industry Ministry will call on local steel manufacturers to collaboratively design a 5-10 year roadmap for the development of the country's steel industry to serve new targeted industries in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Hundreds stranded on ferry in western Japan since Sunday
Kyodo News, Published on 19/03/2018
» TOKYO: More than 500 people have been left stranded aboard a ferry in waters in western Japan after the vessel hit a steel buoy Sunday night and apparently damaged its propeller, the local coast guard office said Monday.
Kobe Steel CEO quits after fake data scandal
AFP, Published on 06/03/2018
» TOKYO - The head of scandal-hit Japanese steelmaker Kobe Steel announced his resignation on Tuesday after the firm submitted false strength and quality data for products shipped to hundreds of clients worldwide.
CEO of Japan's Kobe Steel says to quit after fake data scandal
AFP, Published on 06/03/2018
» TOKYO - The head of scandal-hit Japanese steelmaker Kobe Steel announced his resignation on Tuesday after the firm submitted false strength and quality data for products shipped to hundreds of clients worldwide.