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SCGD invests B599mn in Vietnam plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/01/2026
» SCG Décor Plc (SCGD), a seller of decorative surfaces and bathroom products, is set to invest 599 million baht to expand production of glazed porcelain tiles at its factory in Vietnam, aiming to capture rising global demand despite Thailand's sluggish economy.
Survey: Thai firms concerned about graft
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/01/2026
» Most Thai businesses are deeply worried about corruption, with a new survey revealing 97% of companies believe graft has become a critical threat to the country's economy and requires urgent solutions, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026
» It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.
Vietnam building boom a boon for BMP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2025
» The growing plastic pipes and fittings industry in Vietnam is providing strong momentum for Binh Minh Plastics Joint Stock Co (BMP), a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group (SCG), which is positioning itself to meet rising demand by expanding high value-added and environmentally friendly products in the domestic market.
SMEs lag behind in using AI, robotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» With modern technologies such as robotic systems and artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becoming an essential part of business, entrepreneurs are being encouraged to seriously consider a shift to newer, technology-driven operations to increase their competitiveness.
Amata celebrates its 50th anniversary
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/01/2025
» SET-listed industrial developer Amata Corporation celebrates 50 years in business, with an aim to gain momentum in its well-established, stringent environmental standards and enable people employed on-site to achieve a positive work-life balance.
Local motorcycle sales set to grow 1%
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2025
» Local motorcycle sales are projected to grow 1% year-on-year to 1.7 million to 1.75 million units this year as buyers continue to face difficulties accessing auto loans, according to Thai Honda Company, a motorcycle manufacturer and distributor.
Panel aims to delay wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/12/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is preparing to submit a petition letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday, asking her to delay the plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht on Jan 1 next year as businesses are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy.
Push for synbio tech to be widely applied
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/11/2024
» Local manufacturers must step up efforts to seriously adopt synbio technology to develop new value-added products in order to better compete with rivals, including those that are adept at producing low-cost products, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
THG set to spend B1-1.5bn on three cancer centres
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to spend 1-1.5 billion baht building three cancer centres in Thailand, continuing the trend of specialist hospitals, while growing its hospital and healthcare businesses in Myanmar and Vietnam.