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MPI records 29-month high
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2021
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in March reached its highest level in 29 months, increasing by 4.12% year-on-year to 107.73 points, an 8.39% rise from February.
New wave harms factory capacity
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the third wave of Covid-19 to cause losses of around 100 billion baht to the manufacturing sector, prompting automakers to adjust their car production targets for this year.
Tata Steel to focus on local markets
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/04/2021
» State infrastructure investments and a Thai-Chinese high-speed train project, which will fuel domestic demand for steel, is causing Tata Steel Thailand (TSTH), a business unit of India's largest steel maker to shift its focus towards local market sales rather than export.
EV outlook more than just numbers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/04/2021
» Hailing 2020 as a “great year” for electric vehicle (EV) sales in the global market, Krisda Utamote, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), is eager to see a similar growth in Thailand with the spotlight on the EV industry.
FTI retains hope for GDP potential
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) believes Thailand still has a chance to see 2.5-2.6% economic growth this year if the ongoing outbreak ends within March.
Royal Enfield marks mid-2021 for plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/11/2020
» Indian mid-sized motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield plans to open its Chachoengsao assembly plant in mid-2021, using Thailand as its production hub in Asia-Pacific.
Royal Enfield setting up 10 more shops to earn sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/09/2020
» Indian mid-sized motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield plans to generate sales by adding 10 stores in Thailand next year despite the sluggish market caused by the pandemic impact.
EA boss sees EV demand shooting up
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/08/2020
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) expects to see a significant increase in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand within five years, citing the clean energy trend, better technology and changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
Toyota sees sales plunge by 45%
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/08/2020
» Toyota Motor Thailand reported its domestic sales fell in the first half this year by 45% year-on-year to 94,222 units, but insists it will not resort to laying off employees as the company considers them a precious asset.
Crisis whittles firms to bare bones
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/07/2020
» The spread of the pandemic is reshaping the definition of lean business as companies struggle to survive.