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BoI gives Natureworks tax privileges for PLA project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has granted tax privileges to polylactic acid (PLA) manufacturer Natureworks Asia Pacific Co for its 15-billion-baht investment in a biodegradable polymer production project in line with the state bio-economy scheme.
Nissan mum on discontinuation report
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/09/2020
» Nissan is choosing not to comment further on a report that it has ended production of Sylphy, Teana and X-Trail models in Thailand but says it's confident in marketing new vehicles, including electric models.
State continues to push bio-economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/09/2020
» The government is pushing ahead with the bio-economy concept to modernise agriculture with advanced technology in a move to improve the national economy.
B3.8bn allotted to bolster SME revenue
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/03/2018
» The government has budgeted 3.81 billion baht for a pilot programme to build up small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 10 provinces, aiming to double the portion of GDP generated by SMEs to 10% by 2023.
Warning over trans fat ban blowback
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/07/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that the Public Health Ministry's new regulation to ban the production, import and distribution of food containing trans fats will increase costs for food operators, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Kanit: Boeing deal for EEC imminent
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/11/2017
» Talks with Boeing Co about its plan to invest in an aviation training centre for the Asean region in the Eastern Economic Corridor are expected to conclude this month, according to EEC Office secretary general Kanit Sangsubhan.
Free trade, pandemic to head meeting agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2022
» Free trade and pandemic issues make up the bulk of recommendations submitted to the trade ministers' meeting held as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.
FTI urges swifter state action on labour amid shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is demanding a greater effort to deal with the severe shortage of 700,000 workers, even as the government is working to bring in migrant workers from neighbouring countries.
Blueprint for jabs to be debated
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/06/2021
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to discuss with industry and labour ministers today a clearer blueprint for the vaccination of factory workers, who face significant risk of contracting Covid-19.
Panel jittery over delay in stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/08/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has expressed fresh concern over the delay in disbursement of the 400-billion-baht stimulus package as the government has yet to announce new economic ministers to fill the political vacuum.