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BGC in talks to buy Vietnam solar farms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2020
» BG Container Glass (BGC), Thailand's largest glass container packaging manufacturer by capacity, is negotiating with investors in Vietnam to buy solar farms worth over 1 billion baht as it seeks new business opportunities in renewable energy.
Land sales fall 3.9% while investors away
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2020
» Land sales at 61 industrial estates nationwide saw a year-on-year decline of 3.9% during the past nine months, mainly due to difficulties foreign investors face entering the country and an economic slowdown amid the pandemic, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Thailand, New Zealand in bubble talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2020
» The Industry Ministry has discussed working with New Zealand on what it calls an "industry bubble" with the aim to share knowledge, technology and innovations for the agriculture sector in support of farmers from both nations.
JSCCIB: Politics could hurt rehabilitation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is worried political infighting could hinder the roll-out of economic rehabilitation plans, especially if there are major reshuffles in ministries overseeing the economy.
Industry Ministry splashes out on tech and development
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/06/2020
» The Industry Ministry is planning 1.9 billion baht in spending to help farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of a 10-billion-baht pandemic relief proposal submitted to the National Economic and Social Development Council.
Food export value tipped to fall 3% on virus impact
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2020
» Thailand's food export value is expected to dip by 3% this year from an earlier target of 1.02-1.06 trillion baht, as exporters believe the industry will be slow to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
Foreign investors eager to return
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is encouraging the government to allow foreign investors to enter Thailand as part of efforts to cope with the sluggish economy.
MPI dips to lowest since 2011
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2020
» Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in April stood at 79.04, the lowest level since November 2011.
Global supply chain renovation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/05/2020
» The pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns have wreaked havoc on global supply chains, particularly in China, the world's manufacturing hub.
NHSC stands by ban stance
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2020
» The National Hazardous Substance Committee (NHSC) is standing by its scheduled ban on the herbicide paraquat and pesticide chlorpyrifos and restrict use of glyphosate instead of banning it.