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EEC Office and Jetro sign aid deal
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2018
» Thailand and Japan have come to an agreement to aid Japanese companies looking to invest in the government’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.
Thai-China dealings targeted to double
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/08/2018
» Thailand and China aim to beef up their strategic trade and investment partnerships to reach a value of US$140 billion (4.58 trillion baht) by 2021, up from $73 billion.
Osmep, TCC ally on SME marketplace
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/07/2018
» The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (Osmep) has teamed up with TCC Land Asset World, a firm controlled by tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, to provide marketplaces for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
SCG works to promote sustainability
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/07/2018
» SET-listed Siam Cement Plc (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker, has set aside an annual budget of 6 billion baht for R&D and innovation projects to further the company's sustainable growth.
Foreign companies flirting with EEC Smart City plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2018
» Nine foreign companies have expressed intent to invest in the Smart City initiative, part of the government's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme, but they have yet to apply for Board of Investment (BoI) incentives, says the industry minister.
PTT hits back amid social media storm
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/05/2018
» As oil prices surge to their highest in close to a decade, the public is rising against PTT Plc and demanding an answer to the age-old question: why are retail fuel prices higher in Thailand than in some other Asean countries?
INKA aims at Thai railway expansions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2018
» Indonesian state-owned corporation PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) says it wants to strengthen its foothold in Southeast Asia by participating in the many railway megaprojects planned by the Thai government to compete with larger peers from China and Japan.
FTI frets about state policies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned many economic policies will be suspended after the upcoming national election next February, affecting investor confidence.
OIE envisions local EVs in 8 years
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/05/2018
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) forecasts locally made electric vehicles (EVs) will hit the market in eight years thanks to massive demand for eco-friendly vehicles growing.
Biochemical plan proceeds
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2018
» The Industry Ministry next week will propose to the cabinet the second phase of a biochemical development plan to increase prices of farm products in provincial locations.