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Concerns over decline in steel consumption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2024
» Sluggish car sales in Thailand led to an 11-12% decrease in premium-grade steel sales during the first four months of 2024, underscoring worries concerning reduced steel consumption in the country this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Grim outlook for Thai steelmakers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» Many local steel manufacturers are likely to shutter their businesses this year, succumbing to the flood of dumping from China, says the EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association.
Dumping of cheap steel irks Tata unit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2024
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker, remains worried as China continues to dump cheap steel exports in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, as the Chinese economy decelerates.
Alarm sounded for tainted fruit, vegetable imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to examine fruit and vegetables purchased from neighbouring countries and China more carefully after pesticide contamination was discovered in some imports of farm produce.
FTI foresees drop in border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/02/2024
» Thailand's border trade is expected to slow down this year due to the ongoing political conflict in Myanmar and economic problems in other neighbouring countries, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Need for better protection for SMEs amid cheap imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/02/2024
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need better protection against the influx of cheap Chinese products to maintain their competitiveness, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Cheap imports dent steel sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2024
» Thailand's capacity utilisation in the steel industry continues to decrease, following the slow economic recovery and the influx of cheap steel from China, says Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker.
Outlook glum in certain fields
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/01/2024
» Steel and internal combustion engine (ICE)-related industries are expected to stagnate this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Tata sees short-term impact from conflict
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/10/2023
» The Israel-Hamas conflict is expected to cause a short-term negative impact for the steel industry, which is experiencing a cyclical downturn, says Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker.