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SCGC ramps up green polymer production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/05/2025
» SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a unit of Siam Cement Group, Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, plans to increase production of green polymers to serve growing global demand.
Trade talk and domestic politics drive sentiment
Business, Published on 20/05/2025
» Thai shares rebounded in line with global bourses last week, shortly before falling back closer to 1,200 points. Early in the week, the market was driven by euphoria over the prospects for a US-China trade deal. Washington cut tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% while China trimmed its rates to 10% for 90 days.
Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Thailand pitches trade proposals to US
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2025
» Proposals that Thailand has submitted to the US Trade Representative (USTR), outline Thailand’s willingness to import energy products, petrochemicals, aircraft, fruit and animal feed from the United States, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Trade chief holds investment talks with US representatives
Business, Published on 15/05/2025
» The head of Thailand Trade Representatives has met with US senators, congressional leaders and major American companies, in a bid to reaffirm Thailand's role as a key investor in the country and explore joint Thai-US manufacturing.
Ghost in the machine? Rogue communication devices found in Chinese inverters
Reuters, Published on 14/05/2025
» LONDON — United States energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them, two people familiar with the matter said.
Thai PM to visit Vietnam this week
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will visit Vietnam on May 15-16 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with both nations set to upgrade their partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — the highest tier of diplomatic relations Vietnam offers its allies.
AIT, Zhen Ding Partner to Advance Tech Innovation
Published on 09/05/2025
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zhen Ding Technology Group (ZDT), Taiwan, a global leader in the printed circuit board (PCB) industry. This partnership marks a new chapter in international industry-academia collaboration aimed at addressing the growing global demand for tech talent and technological advancement.
Thailand Rises as Logistics Hub Amid Global Shifts
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – The Thai Chamber of Commerce highlights that recent U.S. tariff policies are accelerating foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand and ASEAN, driving a surge in logistics demand. To capitalise on this momentum, Messe Stuttgart, Koelnmesse, and Thai Intralogistics Association (TIA), joined forces to organise a landmark trade fair: LogiMAT & LogiFOOD Southeast Asia 2025, scheduled to take place from 15–17 October 2025 at BITEC Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok. The event aims to position Thailand as a regional logistics hub and propel Southeast Asia to the forefront of intralogistics. Organisers expect 350 exhibitors from Asia and Europe and more than 7,000 trade visitors.
Thailand braces for ‘temporary’ investment freeze
Published on 08/05/2025
» Thailand may see a slowdown in new foreign direct investment due to global trade uncertainties, while the country seeks to negotiate with Washington to soften the blow from the threat of a 36% tariff.