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Olympics, exports drive uptick in July manufacturing
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in July increased by 1.7% year-on-year to 96.7 points, driven by various factors including the 2024 Olympics and growing exports, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Officials offer bleak view on latex medical gloves
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/06/2023
» Manufacturers of medical gloves made from rubber latex can expect a continued decline in exports this year, following the easing of Covid-19 infections and a ban on gloves made from natural rubber by some countries, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
TMG signs land lease for B5bn riverside wellness hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/01/2023
» Thai Medical Groups Co (TMG), a manufacturer of medical gloves, has signed a land lease agreement to build La Torre Medical Wellness Center, a luxury riverside wellness centre worth 5 billion baht.
TMG makes move into Lao duty-free
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2022
» Thai Medical Glove Co (TMG), a manufacturer of rubber gloves for medical personnel, is forming a joint venture to develop a US$500 million duty-free business in Laos to serve foreign tourists.
Export outlook remains bright
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/09/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has placed 10 export sectors in four groups based on the advantages they will gain from different stages of the pandemic, ranging from disease transmission to lockdown and slowdown periods.
Natural gas mooted for the South
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to conduct a joint study on natural gas fuel as part of power supply management for its Rubber City Industrial Estate in Songkhla and power security in the South.
SCG unveils polypropylene advance
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/03/2021
» SCG Chemicals has launched Asean's first polypropylene for melt-blown resins to support local production of facial mask filters for protection against Covid-19 infections and PM2.5 ultra-fine dust in an effort to reduce dependence on imports and prevent a domestic shortage.
Industry Ministry preps SME soft loans
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/01/2021
» The Industry Ministry is preparing to launch a new soft loan programme this week to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) better cope with the latest wave of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Bioeconomy bonanza
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/11/2020
» As the plastics industry continues to expand, the bioeconomy can generate handsome revenues for producers, but there is a great deal of environmental concern as most plastics are not biodegradable.
Glove demand creates path for rubber farmers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/11/2020
» Dr Boon Vanasin, owner and chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group, is embarking on a new business journey by mixing healthcare and agricultural businesses together.