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Panasonic to cut 10,000 employees
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2025
» TOKYO — Japan's Panasonic Holdings said on Friday it will cut 10,000 employees and expected to book structural reform costs of ¥130 billion (US$896.06 million) this business year as part of a continuing management reform push of its group.
Real estate woes hit electrical appliances
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/07/2024
» The reduced purchasing power of consumers affected the Thai real estate sector in the first half of 2024 and hit the electrical appliance sector, according to Panasonic Solutions (Thailand) Co Ltd, a business arm of Japanese multinational electronics appliance maker Panasonic.
Sena adopts cautious investment strategy
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2024
» Developers need to be more cautious with investments in the second half, as the financial market is concerned about corporate debenture repayments, due to the economic slowdown that affected demand in the first half.
Sena zeroes in on solar panel installation
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/07/2024
» Sena Development Plc will continue to focus on rooftop solar panel installation to support its goal of becoming a zero-energy house (ZEH) developer.
Pioneering Battery Recycling Initiative Transforms Waste into Value
Published on 22/03/2024
» Panasonic Energy (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (PECTH), UMC Metals Ltd. (UMC Metals) and CP All Public Company Limited (CP All) announced the success of the 'Circular Economy Initiative through Battery Recycling Project,' leveraging the ECOARC™ Furnace—a technology melting used batteries to take back reusable materials for economic value. Only Panasonic batteries are capable of undergoing this melting and extracting reusable materials, for being a battery which does not contain environmentally harmful substances. Moreover, building on last year's partnership with CP All to establish used battery collection boxes at 7-Eleven stores, the project targets 1,000 stores within 2024, allowing more used batteries to be collected and to be brought into the Circular Economy.
PM to court Japanese investment
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will meet on Friday with leading carmakers in Japan to convince them to invest in Thailand's electronic vehicle (EV) industry.
Panasonic Launches 'Panasonic Cares' CSR Project in Thailand
Published on 20/10/2023
» Panasonic Group in Thailand is moving forward with its corporate social responsibility project "Panasonic Cares" under the concept "For the Wellbeing of People, Society, and the Planet," reinforcing its dedication to conducting business with a focus on sustainable health and well-being, safety, and comfort for individuals, society, and all life on Earth. Under this initiative, the group has set a goal to provide products and engage employees in activities that support hospitals, medical personnel, schools, and environmental initiatives in communities across the country. To pilot the project, Panasonic's team, led by management and employees along with business partners in Khon Kaen Province, united to deliver products in support of the work of medical personnel at Nam Phong Hospital and Ubolratana Hospital in Khon Kaen Province.
Panasonic Collaborates with Thai Authorities to Seize Counterfeit Batteries Valued at Over 17 Million Baht
Published on 21/09/2023
» On July 26, 2023, Panasonic, in collaboration with the Economic Crime Suppression Division under the Royal Thai Police (“ECD Police”) and Lazada Thailand, successfully apprehended a major seller of counterfeit batteries operating on online platforms. This operation resulted in the seizure of more than 400,000 fake Panasonic batteries with a total estimated value of over 17 million baht. This represents the highest number of seized counterfeit Panasonic products in Thailand and Southeast Asia to date. All individuals apprehended in the raid are now facing criminal charges related to trademark infringement under the Thai Trademark Act, carrying a maximum penalty of imprisonment for up to four years, a fine of up to 400,000 baht, or both.
Finding beauty in the everyday
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/07/2023
» The 12th White Elephant Art Award focuses on realistic and figurative art which refers to art that depicts everyday objects, figures or subjects in a realistic or true-to-life way. After The White Elephant Art Award announced a theme of "Cherish The World", two artists -- Jarun Pan-onta and Surapun Kwansaensuk -- drew inspiration from nature to create paintings. As a result, Jarun won the White Elephant Prize while Surapun won a special prize called the Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi Award, created for the first time.
Shares rise on hopes for stimulus in China
Business, Published on 01/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks inched higher yesterday as weak manufacturing data from China stoked expectations of fresh stimulus, even as strong US data bolstered the view that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.