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IEAT hoping campaign boosts GDP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has launched a new investment campaign dubbed "Now Thailand", aiming to have investment play a major role in boosting GDP.
Ministry allots B5bn to upgrade workforce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has set aside a 5-billion-baht budget to develop 17,500 highly skilled workers within five years to serve three strategic sectors: semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Loan growth slows amid credit crunch
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/08/2024
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has slashed its total loan growth projection for the banking industry in 2024 to 1.5% from an earlier forecast of 2.5-3.5%.
EV fire in Korea prompts questions about batteries
Published on 13/08/2024
» South Korea has asked automakers to identify the suppliers of batteries used in their electric vehicles, a government statement said on Tuesday, as authorities seek to calm public safety concerns after a series of fires involving EVs.
INSIGHT: Low resale value threat to leasing model behind Europe's EV drive
Published on 13/08/2024
» LONDON - Low resale values for electric cars have pushed the leasing firms that drive Europe's auto market to double prices over the last three years and some are threatening to quit the business altogether if regulators force them to go electric too fast, industry executives say.
Gulf posts B4.78bn profit on B32.6bn revenue in Q2
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» Gulf Energy Development posted total revenue of 32.6 billion baht in the second quarter this year, with core profit of 4.78 billion baht, primarily driven by the improved performance of its power generation business.
Board of Investment launches Matching Fund to support startups
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2024
» Startups with high growth potential in targeted industries will be given financial support, worth up to 50 million baht each, under a new fund recently launched by the Board of Investment (BoI).
Susco, IFS launch Beyond Leasing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2024
» SET-listed Susco Plc, a local oil retailer, is putting a greater emphasis on non-oil businesses by establishing electric vehicle (EV) and car financing businesses as part of its efforts to depend less on the oil trade, which is prone to global price fluctuations.
Tech fair showcases AI and robotic advances
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/07/2024
» Artificial intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented reality technologies and space technology are among the highlights at the ongoing MHESI Fair 2024 SCI-POWER For Future Thailand.
NSTDA reveals crucial future technologies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2024
» Artificial muscles, engineered microbes and security robotics are among the top 10 technological advances to watch out for this year, as they will make an impact over the next 5-10 years, according to the National Science Technology and Development Agency (NSTDA).