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Tata Steel to cut Southeast Asia footprint
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/02/2019
» Tata Steel, India's largest steelmaker, aims to reduce its business presence in Southeast Asia including Thailand after the local unit completed its share sale to a new venture partnership with a Chinese steelmaker.
Mitsubishi: Euro 5 and 6 compliance comes at a cost
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 01/02/2019
» Mitsubishi Motors Thailand has declared its readiness to upgrade all locally made vehicles sold in Thailand to meet Euro 5 and 6 emission standards, but the Japanese car maker says price tags will reflect increased production costs.
K-Research predicts mild car export growth in 2019
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/01/2019
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) forecasts Thailand's car exports in 2019 to grow by 1-4% to 1.15-1.18 million units as the country faces myriad negative factors from Europe and North America.
Harley-Davidson brushes aside Trump gripes
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 08/10/2018
» In a clear sign that iconic big-bike maker Harley-Davidson Motor Co is still optimistic about overseas operations despite objections from US President Donald Trump, the company chose Rayong for its fourth foreign assembly plant.
An uphill road, but a strong start
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 03/09/2018
» Amid the fierce competition of Thailand's car market, the going can get tough for any brand seeking to enter a competitive field dominated by Japanese makes.
Nissan to anchor Terra pickup production locally
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 30/05/2018
» Nissan Motor Corporation plans to localise manufacturing of the new Terra pickup passenger vehicle (PPV) at the Japanese carmaker's plant in Samut Prakan, expecting to serve Southeast Asian demand.
Heavy-duty leadership
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 31/03/2018
» 'I would like to deliver the best performance to Volvo Group during my term."
Bridgestone tags Thailand as Asia hub
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/10/2017
» Japan-based Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tyre maker, remains confident about its Thai business becoming the regional hub of Asia-Pacific in the long run.
Daimler to splash B200m on truck centre
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 02/10/2017
» German automaker Daimler Commercial Vehicles Thailand (DCVT) plans to spend 200 million baht on its distribution centre in Samut Prakan to serve its truck business after entering the Thai market last August.
MGC vies for top five Honda dealer spot
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 28/09/2017
» Master Group Corporation (Asia) (MGC), a local provider of automobile services, is confident its sales of Honda cars will reach 3,200 units this year, remaining in the top five for Honda dealers in Thailand.