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BOI targets computer chip investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Board of Investment (BOI) is planning to increase investments in computer chips to support the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand, moving in tandem with the state's plan to set up a national semiconductor board.
Asian shares slump as Mideast risk rises
Published on 20/04/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks plunged yesterday as broad risk aversion swept through markets on escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and worries about higher-for-longer US rates.
IEAT signs land sale to boost southern economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) expects its latest land sale to a lightweight brick manufacturer to serve growing brick demand and support the government's plan to help the economy in the southern region.
Shares retreat as rate-cut bets weaken
Business, Published on 16/03/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated on Friday, tracking tech-led declines on Wall Street after hotter-than-expected US inflation weakened the case for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Michelin plans to invest 300 million euros in Thailand
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2024
» The government said on Friday French tyre maker Michelin planned to invest 300 million euros (11.63 billion baht) in Thailand over the next three years to increase production capacity.
Novel packages to drive investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2024
» The new electric vehicle (EV) incentive packages will play a vital role in increasing investment in the automotive industry and related businesses, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Japanese outlay of B10bn fuels Thai S-curve sectors
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2024
» Two Japanese firms are planning to spend a total of 10 billion baht expanding their investment into Thailand in S-curve industries, says the Industry Ministry.
Equities muted as timing of US rate cuts unclear
Business, Published on 06/01/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday and the dollar was near a three-week high as traders dialled back bets of early US interest-rate cuts, after Federal Reserve meeting minutes provided few clues.
Norway pension fund blacklists Gulf companies
Published on 28/12/2023
» Norway’s largest pension fund has divested $15 million from Gulf companies on concerns they may contribute to human rights violations, and decided to exclude the oil producer Saudi Aramco because of climate risks.
Digging out of debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared dealing with informal debt and the problems it creates a national priority, likening the situation to a form of modern-day slavery.