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THG set to spend B1-1.5bn on three cancer centres
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to spend 1-1.5 billion baht building three cancer centres in Thailand, continuing the trend of specialist hospitals, while growing its hospital and healthcare businesses in Myanmar and Vietnam.
Gearing up for the new economy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/05/2024
» Business challenges have prompted the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to come up with new projects, hoping to strengthen local entrepreneurs.
China ramps up Thai EV production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/05/2024
» More electric vehicles (EVs) sold in Thailand should be locally manufactured this year as Chinese automakers plan to produce them here from the third quarter, sourcing local materials to support their manufacturing, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Lamborghini preps electric 'super car'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/05/2024
» Automobili Lamborghini, an Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars, plans to bring its new electric "super car" to Thailand, debuting it globally in 2028 as part of efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Wage hike erodes April sentiment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/05/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 90.3 points in April, down from 92.4 points in March, with the planned daily minimum wage hike among the factors dealing a blow to business confidence, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Firms prepare for next phase of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/05/2024
» Local businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), need help to improve their manufacturing environmental standards as new phases of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) are slated to cover exports to the bloc, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
BBGI Fermbox Bio set to produce enzyme
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2024
» Enzyme developer BBGI Fermbox Bio is preparing to produce an enzyme that can change agricultural waste into a variety of new products after being granted an investment incentive from the Board of Investment (BoI) to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
SCG unit ups presence in Vietnam
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/05/2024
» SCGJWD Logistics (SJWD), a unit of Siam Cement Group (SCG), has acquired International Vietnam Co for 193 million baht to further grow its business in Vietnam amid bright prospects for the logistics industry in Southeast Asia.
Industry sees options to BoT spat
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government should seek more acceptable options to resolve its dispute with the Bank of Thailand over policy rates rather than attempt to curb the regulator's power, which is a contentious tactic, says Montri Mahaplerkpong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).