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US rare earth deal strains China ties
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand's surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US on rare earth minerals cooperation in October threatens to affect its efforts to maintain a well-calibrated balance between China and the US.
Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/10/2025
» An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 90.1 points in December last year, mainly due to a slowdown in the manufacturing sector and the impact of floods, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
'Green hospitals' gain traction
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/12/2024
» Many hospitals are stepping up efforts to become "green hospitals" with an aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and ensure high environmental standard practices.
Military hospital upgrading facilities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/09/2024
» Army-run Fort Wachirawut Hospital wants to help strengthen military missions to protect people and the country by providing better healthcare services for the public, becoming a centre of excellence enhancing people's quality of life.
Land bridge project is reassessed
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/09/2023
» The government is conducting an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for a land bridge megaproject in southern Thailand as it contemplates a massive new boost for the Thai economy in the future, says the Industry Ministry.
Great Wall surveys potential EV buyers in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/01/2021
» Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has started a campaign to promote electric vehicles (EVs) by jointly conducting a survey with the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) on Thai motorists' perceptions of the technology.
Thai Medical Glove poised to seal $2bn medical deal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/12/2020
» Thai Medical Glove Co expects to conclude a US$2-billion deal with its foreign business partner early next year to invest in a healthcare business and build an R&D centre.
Green light sought for Phuket deal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/10/2020
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is preparing to ask the government next month to approve a multi-billion-baht project, jointly proposed by treasury and health officials, to develop world-class medical tourism in Phuket.
52 factories expected to join eco-friendly efforts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/01/2020
» The Industrial Works Department is teaming up with 52 factories in central and southern regions to promote eco-friendly concepts that reduce CO2 emissions and save on energy consumption in the country's industrial sector.