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Applied DB banks on biodegradable bags
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/06/2024
» Biodegradable plastic sales are expected to help loss-ridden Applied DB, a local polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and adhesive maker, improve its business performance as the MAI-listed company starts selling the products this year.
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).
Economic goals facing Mexico's new president
Oped, Published on 07/06/2024
» Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, will take office on Oct 1, and for at least the first half of her six-year mandate, the coalition of parties that brought her to power will have a majority in both houses of Congress.
Tourism minister eager to add B500bn in revenue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/06/2024
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sermsak Pongpanich is planning to generate an additional 500 billion baht in tourism revenue this year to reach the record-high target of 3.5 trillion baht by surveying projects that lack a stimulus budget and requesting funds from the cabinet.
Putin says no talks with Japan unless stance altered
Kyodo News, Published on 06/06/2024
» ST PETERSBURG - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that conditions are not currently in place for his country to resume talks with Japan on a post-World War II peace treaty, blaming Tokyo for souring bilateral relations by supporting Ukraine.
Srettha looks to boost state coffers, optimistic about Q4
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/06/2024
» The government is considering ways to boost state revenue as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is confident the economy will improve in the fourth quarter.
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).
Etihad and China Eastern Airlines form joint venture
Published on 05/06/2024
» Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have announced plans to create a joint venture to develop routes between the UAE and Asia’s largest economy.
TCMA to Host GCCA 2024, Secures Green Fund
Published on 05/06/2024
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) successfully hosted the “GCCA CEO Gathering and Leader Conference 2024,” the first cement industry summit in Thailand in collaboration with the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). This conference marks a significant milestone in uniting efforts from governments, international organisations, and alliances of leading cement and concrete producers across the globe, underscoring Thailand’s success in attracting global support and securing an innovation and green fund valued at CAD 8 million to advance the industry towards a Net Zero Future.
Federation seeks diesel price reduction
Business, Published on 05/06/2024
» The rapid increase of domestic diesel prices to nearly 33 baht a litre is pushing the Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) to prepare to petition Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin next Tuesday to cut the price back to 30 baht a litre.