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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).
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.
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).
Grim outlook for Thai steelmakers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» Many local steel manufacturers are likely to shutter their businesses this year, succumbing to the flood of dumping from China, says the EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association.
Dumping of cheap steel irks Tata unit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2024
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker, remains worried as China continues to dump cheap steel exports in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, as the Chinese economy decelerates.
Study on Land Bridge estate expected soon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2024
» A study on the construction of a new industrial estate to support the government's proposed Land Bridge project is expected to be completed in 3-4 months, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Board of Investment plans meetings with 10 Chinese battery producers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/04/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is preparing to meet with leading electric vehicle battery cell manufacturers in China to encourage them to invest in Thailand in order to support the country's fast-growing EV industry.
Hong Kong woos Thai investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2024
» Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Chinese city's unit promoting foreign direct investment, held its first roadshow in Thailand yesterday, with the aim of encouraging more Thai companies, including startups, to invest.
Alarm sounded for tainted fruit, vegetable imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to examine fruit and vegetables purchased from neighbouring countries and China more carefully after pesticide contamination was discovered in some imports of farm produce.