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Chinese carmakers reduce discounts after Beijing's warning, but no end in sight to price war
Published on 08/08/2025
» Chinese carmakers have refrained from offering steep discounts to align with Beijing's efforts to protect a vital industry, but an end to the prolonged price war remains elusive, as the sector grapples with overcapacity and weak consumer demand for high-ticket items.
State mulls widening scope of fund outlays
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2025
» The government is considering expanding the scope of spending for the Competitiveness Enhancement Fund to cover businesses not promoted by the Board of Investment (BoI).
Bangkok 'has most return visits in Asia'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» Digital travel platform Agoda has named Bangkok the most revisited destination in Asia for the second consecutive year, based on booking data from the first half of 2025.
Singapore turns 60 with much to show
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 08/08/2025
» No country turns 60 like Singapore. In a neighbourhood of political dynasties and varying shades of autocracies and flawed democracies, the little island state of six million got lucky with its strongman rule. When he died in 2015, Singapore's patriarchal founder Lee Kuan Yew left a great country behind. This weekend, Singaporeans can take stock of what's gone by and rightly celebrate its milestone with much to show for.
Prasert Honours Smart Farming Innovators at OTOD#2
Published on 07/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 7, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE) Mr Prasert Jantararuangtong recently presented awards to winning community groups and enterprises at the Digital Agriculture Final Pitching Day, a highlight of the “One Tambon One Digital” (OTOD#2) project. The event recognised innovation and practical application of smart farming technologies, reinforcing government support for digital transformation in agriculture.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial urges reform of Thai industry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/08/2025
» Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a major shareholder in Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), views manufacturing reform in Thailand as more critical than US tariff changes in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).
Thai SMEs are in need of a lifeline
Oped, Published on 07/08/2025
» Thailand's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are quietly suffering through a credit crunch with far-reaching implications. Despite accounting for over 90% of registered businesses, SMEs are finding it harder than ever to access capital. The economic recovery has been uneven, and traditional lenders -- still cautious after the pandemic -- are reducing risk exposure. But the core issue is not merely liquidity; it is the absence of a national system for reviving viable but stressed firms.
The scramble for the world's critical minerals
Oped, Published on 07/08/2025
» The world's superpowers have developed a seemingly insatiable appetite for the critical minerals that are essential to the ongoing energy and digital transitions, including rare-earth metals (for semiconductors), cobalt (for batteries), and uranium (for nuclear reactors). The International Energy Agency forecasts that demand for these minerals will more than quadruple by 2040 for use in clean-energy technologies alone. But, in their race to control these vital resources, China, Europe, and the United States risk causing serious harm to the countries that possess them.
Poonpipat and ONNEX Solar Partner for Clean Energy
Published on 06/08/2025
» Poonpipat Co., Ltd., a leading industrial real estate developer with over 60 years of experience under the Poonphol Group (PPG), has entered into a strategic partnership with ONNEX SOLAR by SCG to advance the deployment of solar rooftop systems at its warehouse facilities. This initiative aligns with the global shift toward clean energy and underscores the company’s commitment to fostering long-term, sustainable business growth.
Thai life insurance posts sturdy growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) forecasts steady growth for the industry in the second half of the year, driven by resilient consumer demand and long-term demographic trends.