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SCG eyes innovations in EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2017
» Siam Cement Group (SCC), the industrial conglomerate, plans to invest more in next-generation industries, particularly in new innovation products, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Prayut wants port, rail progress report
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/05/2017
» The government wants a progress report by the end of the month on its priority schemes: the projects to link three major deep-sea ports and the construction of the railway projects to link the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Saab mulls maintenance hub in EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/04/2017
» Saab Automobile AB, a Swedish manufacturer of fighter jets, among other products, has expressed interest in investing in a production and maintenance hub in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Alibaba, WHA in estate talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2017
» SET-listed WHA Corporation Plc, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, is in talks with Alibaba over the giant Chinese e-commerce company's plans to buy land to develop its "fifth generation e-commerce park" in Thailand.
Prayut boosts EEC at ministry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/02/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to bring forward the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project, aiming for real investment in the area by next year.
U-tapao airport, economic zone move to top of agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2017
» The government is prioritising the overhaul of U-tapao international airport and the creation of a special economic zone, with the bidding and construction of the two projects expected to start within this year.
Committee established to help expedite roll-out of EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/01/2017
» The government is revving up plans for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) by setting up an ad hoc committee and drafting in people to outline the economic, residential and industrial zones in order to bring foreword the project, according to the Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Push for foreign investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/12/2016
» Investment remained a government priority in 2016, mostly through strong promotion by the Board of Investment (BoI).
EEC, SEZs top priority for industry head
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2016
» Developing the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and promoting special economic zones (SEZs) are the top agenda items of newly appointed Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Submissions to BoI reach B400bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/12/2016
» New investment submitted to the Board of Investment in targeted clusters promoted by the government in the first 10 months of the year has reached 400 billion baht, according to Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang.