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New calculation seen likely to boost MPI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to increase in the second half of this year if four growing industries -- solar panels, solid state technology, smart electronics and electric vehicles -- are included in the MPI calculation, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial sentiment slumps
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/11/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index continued its decline to 88.4 points in October, the lowest level in 16 months, on the back of lower sales by manufacturers and unpleasant domestic circumstances, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
WHA Rayong 36 ready to support investors in EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/03/2022
» SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, has launched a new smart and eco-friendly industrial estate in Rayong to serve investments under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.
Export outlook remains bright
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/09/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has placed 10 export sectors in four groups based on the advantages they will gain from different stages of the pandemic, ranging from disease transmission to lockdown and slowdown periods.
IEAT keeps estate rents at 2020 rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/03/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is helping factories reduce their financial burdens during the Covid-19 pandemic by keeping land rents in Map Ta Phut and Laem Chabang industrial estates unchanged this year.
Industry Ministry vows to speed up 4.0 strategy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/09/2020
» Thailand needs to speed up its transition towards Industry 4.0 by building more digital infrastructure and drawing foreign investors considering relocating their production bases because of the Covid-19 crisis, says Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
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.
OIE downplays dip in factory output
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/10/2018
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has brushed aside any concern over the decline in the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in September, saying growth in the first nine months remained healthy.
South Korea keen to invest in automotive
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/06/2018
» Thailand is the most attractive destination in Asean for South Korean investors this year, driven by the country’s greater political stability and large state-sponsored projects like the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).