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French, German firms eye EV opportunities
Business, Published on 28/06/2023
» French and German businesses are showing an interest in investing in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand, following a recent investment promotion roadshow held in the two European nations, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
EV battery subsidies head to cabinet soon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/03/2023
» The Industry Ministry plans to ask the cabinet to approve an incentive package for electric vehicle (EV) battery production before dissolution of the House of Representatives this month.
BYD plans second Asean EV plant
Published on 24/02/2023
» The Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia are competing to host another Southeast Asian electric-vehicle assembly plant for BYD Co, the world’s second-largest maker of EVs, according to a Philippine trade and investment official.
Japan roadshow seeks B10bn from investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2023
» Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit expects to draw investment worth 10 billion baht from Japanese businesses during a roadshow to promote the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and smart electronic industries in Thailand.
While electric vehicles proliferate, charging stations lag behind
Business, Published on 01/06/2022
» United States efforts to build a national network of electric vehicle charging stations are moving slowly as states figure out how to fairly dole out public funding to kick-start a new service industry.
The $15,000 EV is here but only in Japan for now
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/05/2022
» Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp have unveiled two new electric mini vehicles, betting consumers will embrace a battery-powered take on the well-loved class of tiny, affordable Japanese cars.
Thais look forward to celebrating King's coronation
Published on 02/05/2019
» The coronation of His Majesty the King will be held on Saturday, the first time the country will hold such a ceremony in 69 years.
Medical weed chief risks jail if no permit
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 09/04/2019
» The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has defended its raid on a marijuana farming facility in Suphan Buri, warning that officials could face charges of dereliction of duty if they fail to do their jobs properly.
Japan to ban physical punishment of children by parents
Published on 03/03/2019
» TOKYO: The Japanese government and the ruling coalition plan to include a ban on corporal punishment of children by parents in law revisions following a series of recent child maltreatment cases in the name of discipline, sources close to the matter said Saturday.
Canada launches extradition of top Chinese executive to US
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» OTTAWA - Canada on Friday launched the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to the United States -- the latest move in a case that has roiled relations between the North American neighbors and China.