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Japan's dilemmas need bold answers
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 03/11/2023
» Among the big countries vying for power and influence in the fluid and contentious geostrategic arena, Japan faces the most daunting challenges. Most of the recognised major powers in Asia, from China and India to Indonesia and South Korea, are rising and aspiring for bigger roles and grander objectives, while Japan's place in the global pecking order has been in decline. The last time Japan had to confront such an existential threat to its place in the world may have been in the 1860s when the Western powers shook up and threatened to take over the isolated and inward-looking martial society.
EV target within sight
News, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2023
» The government has set an ambitious target to increase electric vehicle (EV) production by 30% by 2030 and become an EV hub in the Southeast Asian region. This is one of Thailand's efforts to push its carbon neutrality policy.
Producers keep motorcycle target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is maintaining its target for motorcycle production at 2.1 million units this year, though manufacturing in September fell by almost 20% year-on-year as banks tightened loan criteria.
Thailand bets on EVs to draw trillion baht in foreign investment
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/10/2023
» Thailand, renowned as the ‘Detroit of Asia’ for its production of internal combustion engine cars, wants to break into the top tier of electric vehicle (EV) makers as part of a goal to lure 1 trillion baht (US$28 billion) of investments in four years.
Morningstar picks top 10 EV investments
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2023
» Morningstar Research (Thailand) recommends investors focus on 10 leading global companies with high potential to cash in on electric vehicle (EV) trends, as the market is expected to quadruple by 2030 thanks to falling battery costs.
Dassault Systèmes, DMS join hands
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/10/2023
» France-based Dassault Systèmes, a producer of 3-D design software and product life-cycle management solutions, has partnered with local system integrator Digital Manufacturing Solution (DMS) to spearhead digital transformation in Thailand's automotive sector.
EVs may replace old govt vehicles
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2023
» The government plans to replace old government vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) in response to the national goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, according to a Government House source.
BMW unit to settle EV plant plan by year-end
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/10/2023
» BMW Group Thailand will finalise its plan to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Thailand within this year as the Munich-based premium car manufacturer joins other automakers worldwide in seeking to take advantage of opportunities in the EV industry, which is being strongly backed by the government.
PM orders state agencies to buy EVs
Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered state agencies to buy electric vehicles to replace older vehicles, build more charging stations nationwide and make insurance for EVs affordable.
AH upbeat on parts sales in Asia
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/10/2023
» AAPICO Hitech Plc (AH), an auto parts manufacturer, expects auto parts sales in the Asian market to keep growing despite geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East.