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Inward investment to keep rising in H2
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/08/2024
» Investment in Thailand will continue to increase in the second half of 2024, boosting land sales in industrial estates, despite the recent establishment of a new government, says SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities.
Group predicts more factory closures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2024
» Factory shutdowns are expected to gradually increase after 1,600 to 1,700 already shuttered earlier this year because of the economic slowdown, merger plans or rising operating costs, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Panel jittery over delay in stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/08/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has expressed fresh concern over the delay in disbursement of the 400-billion-baht stimulus package as the government has yet to announce new economic ministers to fill the political vacuum.
JSCCIB: Politics could hurt rehabilitation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is worried political infighting could hinder the roll-out of economic rehabilitation plans, especially if there are major reshuffles in ministries overseeing the economy.
EEC, SEZs top priority for industry head
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2016
» Developing the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and promoting special economic zones (SEZs) are the top agenda items of newly appointed Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Industry boss to continue with policies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/08/2015
» Newly appointed Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang says most policies aimed at boosting investment will remain unchanged in order to retain investors' confidence that Thailand is on the right track.
Singer wary of prospects amid gloom
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/08/2015
» SET–listed Singer Thailand Plc, a hire-purchase company and distributor of electrical appliances, expects the poor global economic outlook and weak domestic purchasing power will continue to hamper its business in the second half.
Chakramon shrugs off reshuffle rumours
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/07/2015
» Speculation is rife that Industry Minister Chakramon Phasukvanich will be removed from the cabinet, but he has shrugged off the rumours.