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Thai factory output drops more than forecast
Published on 28/08/2025
» Thailand’s manufacturing production index in July dropped for the first time in four months to reach its lowest level in nearly two years, the Ministry of Industry said on Thursday, reflecting falling car production.
Clouds clearing on the economic front
Business, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following a tense trade war period, the global economic and trade outlook has become clearer. The US settled on tariffs for most trading partners, with developed markets such as Europe and Japan facing 15% rates, and developing countries including Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines receiving rates of 19-20%.
Border fight shifts focus to machines
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/08/2025
» The sharp decrease in Cambodian workers in Thailand is prompting local manufacturers to speed up plans to replace human labourers with machinery, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/08/2025
» Members of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) voted on Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the national wage committee with the Administrative Court, arguing the 400-baht nationwide daily minimum wage violates the 1998 Labour Protection Act.
Thai inflation uptick forecast for Q4
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/08/2025
» The inflation rate is likely to return to positive territory in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Asian markets dip as dollar rises on US data
Business, Published on 16/08/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks slipped on Friday after an unexpected jump in US producer prices tempered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, bolstering the dollar and weighing on regional currencies.
Betagro Ventures Backs BiomEdit’s Breakthrough Poultry Health Solution
Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 14, 2025 – Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, through its venture arm Betagro Ventures, has partnered with global allies to fund BiomEdit, a US-based animal health biotechnology innovator, in its Series B round. The investment will support BE-101, BiomEdit’s lead candidate for preventing necrotic enteritis (NE)-related mortality in broiler chickens, aiming to sustainably improve poultry production efficiency.
China's uphill fight vs price wars
News, Published on 14/08/2025
» Overcapacity has made its way into China's domestic market, with price wars leading to collapsing profitability and accelerating deflation. The government has responded by launching a so-called "anti-involution" programme to combat deflationary price wars. It's had some early wins, but this could be a lengthy battle.
Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Poonpipat and ONNEX Solar Partner for Clean Energy
Published on 06/08/2025
» Poonpipat Co., Ltd., a leading industrial real estate developer with over 60 years of experience under the Poonphol Group (PPG), has entered into a strategic partnership with ONNEX SOLAR by SCG to advance the deployment of solar rooftop systems at its warehouse facilities. This initiative aligns with the global shift toward clean energy and underscores the company’s commitment to fostering long-term, sustainable business growth.