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Bid to help HR flourish in EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2022
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office has teamed up with two Swiss companies to upgrade human resources in the high technology and medical industries in a move to accelerate Thailand's economic and social development in the corridor.
BoI looks to innovation, high tech for new strategy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/12/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) looks set to revise Thailand's strategic investment promotion plan to make it align with updated national and global trends.
Prayut pushes exporters to improve using tech
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged exporters to upgrade their products using high-value digital technology and innovation to generate more revenue for the country, in a bid to help the economy recover after the Covid-19 crisis.
EEC investment to hit B2.5tr in 2027
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/08/2021
» The government expects private investment in the state flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme to reach as much as 2.5 trillion baht in 2027, playing a key role in driving economic growth during that period.
On the fast lane to a hi-tech economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/06/2021
» The government remains committed to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), firmly believing investment value in the corridor will reach at least 300 billion baht this year as expected.
Expecting a windfall
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/03/2021
» China and Hong Kong are expected to dominate foreign direct investment in Thailand over the next 5-10 years thanks to its rapidly recovering economy during the pandemic and the Chinese government's policy to encourage overseas investment amid a trade row with the US, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
BoI spots opportunities amid disruption
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/12/2020
» The pandemic has given rise to greater investment opportunity for Thailand in medical services, wellness and high technology. The Thai government aims for next year to be a year of economic restructuring and investment with the goal being to upgrade industry and services to be better equipped with high technology and innovation.
Govt wants to attract US tech firms
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/07/2020
» US investors are being urged to develop a Silicon Valley-like centre for innovative tech firms in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with the government pledging to devise special promotion packages for them.
Chinese factory applications to rise
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/10/2019
» Investment applications from Chinese manufacturers looking to Thailand as a production base to avoid US tariffs are expected to surge by 30% this year to 71.5 billion baht.
EEC Office signs deal with Hong Kong businesses
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/10/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) to promote cooperation in the government's flagship hi-tech investment hub.