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PTT to join with EECI for R&D programme
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/12/2017
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) signed a memorandum of understanding with PTT Plc to combine the development of PTT's Wang Chan Valley in Rayong and the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECI), says Science and Technology Minister Suvit Maesincee.
BoI predicts 50% boost for robotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/12/2017
» With full government support, private investment value in robotics and automation is expected to grow by 50% next year, compared with 11.4 billion baht of investment value from 48 projects that submitted applications this year to the Board of Investment (BoI), says secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit.
Uttama: EEC will improve lives
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/12/2017
» New investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be the major engine to help drive economic growth next year, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
Strong baht takes bite out of tuna exports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/12/2017
» Thailand's 2017 tuna exports are expected to fall 1% shy of the 76.3-billion-baht target, largely due to declining supply and a stronger baht, which has made Thai products less competitive, says the Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA).
High hopes for EEC investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/01/2018
» Investment in Thailand is expected to maintain momentum in the coming year as funds flow into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Wice making push for 30% revenue growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2018
» SET-listed Wice Logistics Plc expects 30% revenue growth to 1.8 billion baht in 2018, thanks to global economic sentiment delivering positive momentum to Thailand's exports.
Ministry: B100bn to EEC in 2018
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Industry Ministry is confident that investment value in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will reach 100 billion baht in 2018, thanks to the rise of new S-curve industries.
Private sector urges BoT to act on baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2018
» The private sector has asked the government and the Bank of Thailand to hold a meeting on finding ways to curb the baht's rapid gains, which is putting the baht among the top-performing currencies in Asia.
Digital Ministry plans cybersecurity agency
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry plans to set up a cybersecurity agency and hacker training centre to serve Thailand's digital economy, says DE Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj.
B13bn assigned to Map Ta Phut
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has provided an investment budget of 13 billion baht to expand two projects in the Map Ta Phut industrial estate in Rayong to cope with the imminent Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).