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Siam Cement frets over impact of US tariffs on Asean
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, is worried about the impact of Washington's new tariff policy on Southeast Asia, as the region is the company's main market.
Big sugar harvest faces burning checks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/01/2025
» Thailand's sugar cane output is expected to increase in the 2024-25 crop year thanks to more rainfall, but farmers face strict screening for harvesting by burning, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
EV makers mull forgoing subsidies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/12/2024
» Many electric vehicle manufacturers are considering forgoing subsidies under the state's EV incentive scheme as the automotive industry remains sluggish, causing them to adjust production plans, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Manufacturers' confidence dips to 87.7 points in August
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 87.7 points in August amid a stagnant economy, a strengthening baht and the impact of severe flooding in the North, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Auto sector faces bumpy sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/02/2024
» The automotive industry is expected to have unequal sales growth this year, driven by motorists' changing lifestyles and choices by lenders.
Rising rates set to dent Thai business costs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand’s latest decision to increase its policy rate, to the highest level in 10 years, is expected to lead to another round of rising financial costs among manufacturers amid baht depreciation, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
EV sector may face new chip shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2023
» Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers may encounter another chip shortage following China's recent decision to restrict the export of two metals as a result of the US-China trade dispute, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thai Wah expects 20% revenue rise
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/02/2023
» Thai Wah Plc, a starch and starch-based food company, is optimistic about the global economy in 2023 and projects revenue growth of nearly 20% to 12-13 billion baht.
Call for stimulus as slowdown looms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/11/2022
» The Thai economy, which is struggling to recover from the impact of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, likely faces a new slowdown as a global recession is expected next year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Tourism, export growth drives up production index
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2022
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 3.36% year-on-year to 97.9 points in September, thanks to bustling economic activities, especially in the tourism and export sectors.