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Cassava may help support ethanol needs
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 11/03/2016
» Rising ethanol demand this year, coupled with expected sugar-cane production cuts due to the severe drought, are likely to force ethanol producers to switch to cassava as their feedstock instead of molasses, industry officials say.
Units of Japan's steel giant merge on recovery outlook
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 18/02/2016
» Two Thai subsidiaries of Japan's largest steel maker, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, will merge in order to boost production capacity and efficiency. The company aims to become the top premium grade steel maker in Asean and capitalise on strong demand from the regional auto industry.
GPSC sets sights on Asean expansion
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 16/02/2016
» Global Power Synergy Co (GPSC), the SET-listed electricity arm of PTT Plc, plans to expand further internationally this year after posting a strong net profit in 2015 thanks to rising power demand at home.
Rubber estates may be way forward
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 08/02/2016
» Falling rubber prices have boosted investment in rubber production in Thailand, where the supply of the commodity is in abundance and the cost low.
Mukdahan resists industrial plan
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 14/09/2015
» The government is pushing forward its plan to promote Mukdahan, the northeastern Thai province bordering Laos, as a special economic zone (SEZ) with a well-managed industrial area.
Rigid rules snags for Thai SEZs
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 17/08/2015
» Although Thailand is keen to promote investment in special economic zones (SEZs) in border areas, some regulations are still out of sync with the current situation, making SEZs across the border in Myanmar a more attractive prospect.
Tyre joint venture finds tread
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/08/2015
» A major Thai-Chinese joint venture is expected to start work soon on car tyre production, targeting 10 million units a year for exports mainly to the US and EU.
Sugar cane output comes under threat
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 10/07/2015
» After a severe dry spell, sugar producers are concerned about the prospects for exports.
Japanese SMEs keen on Thailand's service sector
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 20/06/2015
» Japanese investment in Thailand continues to grow but is shifting to the service sector as manufacturing slows, says the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
New legislation aimed at cutting through red tape
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 11/06/2015
» The new Licensing Facilitation Act set to take effect next month is aimed at boosting confidence among investors, particularly European businesses, while attracting new investment to the country, says Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.