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Ministry woos Canadians for EEC activity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/09/2020
» The Industry Ministry is courting Canadian officials and investors to take part in public-private partnerships (PPPs) as the government attempts to fund a variety of economic recovery infrastructure projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Thailand, New Zealand in bubble talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2020
» The Industry Ministry has discussed working with New Zealand on what it calls an "industry bubble" with the aim to share knowledge, technology and innovations for the agriculture sector in support of farmers from both nations.
Defence-tied industrial estate on tap
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2020
» The Defence Ministry plans to invite foreign business people to invest in Thailand's first defence industrial estate in Kanchanaburi under the public-private partnership model, as the government seeks to reduce the nation's reliance on foreign weapons imports and position Thailand as a global arms dealer.
FTI taking SME rehab plan to PM
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will submit its economic rehabilitation plan to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today, urging the government to speed up issuance of soft loans and technological help for farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
MPI dips to lowest since 2011
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2020
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in April stood at 79.04, the lowest level since November 2011.
Stakeholder meeting to discuss withering outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/05/2020
» Automotive industry stakeholders are meeting this week to discuss this year's outlook and devise market strategies to boost purchasing power, as the sector has suffered considerably from the pandemic.
Steel producers brace for demand dip
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/03/2020
» Steel manufacturers expect domestic steel consumption in 2020 will decrease to 15-16 million tonnes from 17-18 million tonnes last year, mainly because of lower economic activity because of the Covid-19 outbreak and the drought.
Amata put off by EEC delays, cites state failure
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2019
» SET-listed Amata Corporation remains sceptical amid the many project delays in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), maintaining a land sales target of 950 rai in 2019.
ASAP pushes into car-sharing fray
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2019
» Amid fierce competition in Thailand's car rental services, SET-listed Synergetic Auto Performance Plc (ASAP) is holding firm but diversifying through the car-sharing digital platform.
BoI: EEC propelling full-year application value to B750bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/03/2019
» The government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme is a key engine to drive full-year investment applications to hit 750 billion baht, says the Board of Investment (BoI).