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BOI approves $400m investment by tyre-maker Continental
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/10/2024
» The Board of Investment (BOI) said on Wednesday it had approved a US$400 million investment by tyre-maker Continental to expand its existing facility in Thailand, which is the world's second largest tyre producer after China.
EV firms seek easing of manufacturing conditions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/10/2024
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee will be asked to consider easing EV manufacturing requirements by allowing manufacturers, notably Chinese EV makers, to reduce their production output due to sluggish car sales, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Leading by example: Walking the talk on corporate decarbonisation
Business, Published on 08/10/2024
» As I write this, monsoon floods continue to batter the northern, northeastern and central Thailand. It is just the beginning – extreme weather is set to be the new normal given the escalating environmental challenges that Thailand has been facing and will continue to face in the upcoming years.
Banking on batteries
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/10/2024
» Many people know electric vehicles (EVs) are fuelled by batteries, but houses, factories and power plants that use renewable power also require batteries for lighting, supporting daily work, and to serve as a back-up electricity source.
Exploring Thai efforts to cut carbon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2024
» Thailand is racing against time to meet its international commitments to reduce global warming, cutting carbon emissions by one-third within six years.
Hong Kong leads Asian shares higher
Business, Published on 05/10/2024
» RECAP: Hong Kong stocks led gains among most Asian equities yesterday, but Japanese stocks posted a weekly decline as new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's seemingly shifting stance on interest rates unsettled investors.
EU to impose tariffs up to 45% on EVs from China
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/10/2024
» LONDON - The European Union (EU) voted on Friday to impose tariffs as high as 45% on electric vehicles (EVs) from China in a move set to increase trade tensions with Beijing, according to people familiar with the process.
Office study seeks to assist Thai exporters
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is analysing the use of trade privileges between Thailand and China under two free trade agreements -- the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) -- with the goal of assisting Thai exporters.
BYD owners slam 'unfair' practice
Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2024
» A group of Build Your Dreams (BYD) owners lodged a complaint against the company with the government on Thursday, saying the Chinese automaker's aggressive marketing campaign constitutes an unfair selling practice.
Reviving Thailand’s steel industry: A decarbonisation revolution
Published on 03/10/2024
» In a world moving towards sustainability, the steel industry—one of the most carbon-intensive sectors—is under pressure to reinvent itself. Steel, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, is indispensable.