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EEC Office banking on Japanese investors
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/05/2022
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is keen to draw Japanese investment in electric vehicles, smart electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, digital, smart farms, the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model and smart cities over the next decade.
Japan vows to expand Thai expenditure
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/04/2022
» Japan has pledged to expand investment in Thailand, especially in high-technology industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), smart electronics, medical services and bio-, circular and green (BCG) businesses, according to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, who led a delegation to roadshows in Tokyo and Kanagawa during April 19-23.
Bio-plastic industry gets tax incentive
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/04/2022
» The cabinet has approved an extension of a 25% corporate tax exemption for bio-plastic industry companies in order to promote Thailand as an Asean bio-hub.
Biorefinery slated for operation in 2024
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/04/2022
» Bio Base Asia Pilot Plant (BBAPP), which manages the multi-purpose biorefinery pilot plant in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation in Rayong, is scheduled to start operation in 2024.
State feels existing EEC target can be met
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2022
» The rapid spread of Omicron infections and the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to affect the country's investment prospects this year, but the government remains optimistic that investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can reach 2.2 trillion baht over the next five years as projected.
State agencies seek to boost EGDI ranking
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2022
» State agencies are being urged to upgrade their digital services and expedite digital transformation to improve Thailand's ranking in the UN's E-Government Development Index (EGDI), says the chief of the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA).
Government calls on Americans to boost stakes
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/11/2021
» The government has called on American investors to ramp up their investment, particularly in the sectors which are regarded as the world's new investment trend and in industries that can reduce global warming.
Cabinet okays Asean-Canada FTA framework
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2021
» The cabinet yesterday approved the negotiation framework for the Asean-Canada free trade agreement (FTA), hoping the pact will help open a gateway for Thailand into North America.
Government asked to expedite regulatory guillotine
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/07/2021
» The government is being urged to step up efforts to reform outdated laws and regulations that hinder business activities and public services within six months to raise Thailand's competitiveness after the pandemic.
State agencies pressured to upgrade
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2021
» Thailand needs to accelerate digitalisation among its state agencies to facilitate ease of doing business, while workers need better technical skills to improve the country's competitiveness on the global stage, according to the state planning unit chief.