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Export prospects possible in US-China trade war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2024
» Thailand could benefit from higher exports to the US as Washington's trade war with Beijing threatens to deal a blow to Chinese shipments to the nation, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Auto loan rejections hurting industry
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2024
» Auto loans from banks are probably 100-200 billion baht lower than expected so far this year because of concerns over non-performing loans, which threatens to affect the entire automotive supply chain, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Wage hike erodes April sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/05/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 90.3 points in April, down from 92.4 points in March, with the planned daily minimum wage hike among the factors dealing a blow to business confidence, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Dumping of cheap steel irks Tata unit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2024
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker, remains worried as China continues to dump cheap steel exports in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, as the Chinese economy decelerates.
IEAT, Japanese firms eye green project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/02/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has joined hands with two Japanese firms to conduct a feasibility study on a green utility project at Smart Park Industrial Estate in Rayong, part of efforts to promote eco-friendly manufacturing.
Employers see further hike in freight rates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/01/2024
» Freight rates are expected to continue to increase in February if the tension in the Red Sea intensifies, which will affect global supply chains, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Outlook glum in certain fields
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/01/2024
» Steel and internal combustion engine (ICE)-related industries are expected to stagnate this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Tata sees short-term impact from conflict
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/10/2023
» The Israel-Hamas conflict is expected to cause a short-term negative impact for the steel industry, which is experiencing a cyclical downturn, says Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker.
Steel consumption set to remain flat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/09/2023
» Domestic steel consumption is expected to remain flat in 2023, with the threat of dumping of cheap steel in the Thai market possibly dealing a further blow to the country.
Wave Exponential upbeat on REC sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/09/2023
» Carbon trading company Wave Exponential Plc expects its carbon credit trading volume to reach 8 million renewable energy certificates (RECs) within 2024, up from the current 5 million.