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Gearing up for the new economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2024
» Business challenges have prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to come up with new projects, hoping to strengthen local entrepreneurs.
Conflict hits Myanmar border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2024
» The armed conflict between the Myanmar junta and ethnic minority groups could reduce Thai-Myanmar border trade value by 40%, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Car producers still optimistic for 2022
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2022
» Tourism was not the only industry relieved when Thailand reopened its borders to foreigners on Nov 1 last year, with automakers also applauding the move to welcome back international visitors.
Lockdown curbs pummel car sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/08/2021
» Domestic car sales in July plunged by 11.62% year-on-year to the lowest level in seven months as a result of drastic lockdown measures, with more car companies expected to reduce their production due to the Covid-19 impact and a semiconductor shortage.
FTI: Trade war pummels electronics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says the US-China trade war is hurting exports of electronics and components after overall shipments of these products fell by 11.3% year-on-year to 347 billion baht during the January-April period.
MPI declines for second straight month
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2019
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in March dropped by 2.54% to 115.68 points year-on-year, attributed to low purchasing power and bearish exports, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
CCS asks for domestic aviation parts perks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2019
» CCS Group, a manufacturer of various machines used in metalworking industries, is calling for the government to ease rules and regulations for component suppliers in the aviation industry, in particular those with 50% local content.
IoT a boon for Thai electronics industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/09/2016
» Manufacturers of high-tech appliances compatible with the Internet of Things (IoT) are seen as a sunrise industry that is expected to benefit from growth in modern lifestyles, says Somkurn Chycilaparungroung, managing director of Summit Electronic Components Co.