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Dow launches new drive to recycle plastic waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2025
» Dow, a US-based chemical company, is stepping up efforts to slow rising global temperatures by improving handling of plastic waste.
Rate cut likely to boost manufacturing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/03/2025
» The local manufacturing sector is expected to improve following the Bank of Thailand's interest rate cut, in addition to positive signals from a rising Manufacturing Production Index (MPI), says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Siam Cement sees lower revenue growth in 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/07/2024
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement producer and industrial conglomerate, has decided to revise down its revenue growth target to 10% this year, down from 20% due to a raft of factors, including the domestic economic slowdown and sluggish sales in the petrochemical industry.
KSL pulls out investment in Cambodia
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/07/2024
» The expansion of the sugar business from Thailand into Cambodia has hit a roadblock as Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc (KSL), Thailand's third-largest sugar producer, decided to withdraw its investment because of unfavourable business conditions.
FTI mulls plan for standards
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is conducting a study of a plan to set standards for renewable resources that can be turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support campaigns aimed at combatting global warming.
FTI urges help for herb industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2024
» The government should offer better support for herbal development and production among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve their global competitiveness, part of a move to push Thailand into the top 10 for herbal medicine exports, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial product exports to drive MPI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to increase this year, driven by exports, despite sluggish manufacturing expansion in 2023 due to an economic slowdown.
Production index dips 4.3% in October
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) decreased by 4.29% year-on-year in October to 89.4 points as people become more careful spending amid sluggish Thai and global economies.
Rolls-Royce eyes green jet engines
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/11/2023
» Jet engine producer Rolls-Royce expects green engines for aircraft, designed to be more environmentally friendly, to become more popular amid global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Office reduces manufacturing outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has downgraded its growth forecast for Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) this year to a contraction ranging from -2.8% to -3.8%.