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Chinese firm pushes mobile payments via AI glasses
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/04/2025
» HONG KONG — Consumer electronics firm DreamSmart Group, owned by Chinese auto giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, will soon enable mobile payments via smart glasses, according to an executive, as the race to make eyewear powered by artificial intelligence (AI) more useful to the public heats up.
Geely distributor mulls parts venture
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2025
» Thonburi Neustern Co, the distributor of electric vehicles (EVs) under the Geely brand, is planning to strengthen the Chinese EV maker's position in Thailand through new investment, starting with the development of an auto parts centre.
Firms call for greater EV incentives
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2025
» The state tax exemption for companies buying commercial electric vehicles should promote EV usage, but more measures are needed to speed up the transition to eco-friendly vehicles, say companies in the sector.
Trump goads China after Beijing retaliates in global trade war
AFP, Published on 05/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump goaded a "panicked" China on Friday after the chief US economic rival retaliated against his tariffs and he dismissed stock market panic over the growing global trade war, touting the chance to "get rich."
Thai auto industry shows signs of revival amid slump
Reuters, Published on 25/03/2025
» Thailand’s auto industry faces a slow and painful recovery from a prolonged slump even with government support, three executives and an industry group said on Tuesday.
Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffs
AFP, Published on 28/01/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) — Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) have challenged European Union (EU) import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs) at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said on Monday.
Elenergy expects greater demand for electric trucks
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2025
» Growing concern over carbon dioxide emitted from oil-fuelled tractor trucks is expected to cause operators to buy more electric trucks, says Elenergy, a local distributor of battery-powered tractors made by China's Geely Automobile.
New US rules would bar nearly all Chinese vehicles
Published on 14/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration is finalising rules that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the US market, as part of a crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China.
Asean and China are better together
Business, Published on 10/12/2024
» Recent data from fDi Markets shows manufacturing foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) now exceeds that going into China. This could be seen as evidence that Asean's gain is China's loss, as geopolitical tensions drive international businesses to diversify their supply chains.
Thonburi and Geely Launch First Right-Hand Drive EX5
Published on 04/12/2024
» Thonburi Group, a leading Thai automotive company, and Geely, a globally recognised innovator in the automotive industry, have announced a strategic partnership to distribute Geely vehicles in Thailand. This collaboration, managed by Thonburi Neustern Co., Ltd., encompasses sales, marketing, and after-sales services, marking a significant milestone in Thailand's automotive sector. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of the world’s first right-hand drive GEELY EX5 at the 41st Thailand International Motor Expo 2024.