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US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar's ruling generals on Thursday, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for an easing of sanctions in a letter responding to a tariff warning.
Treasury Department plots land bank strategy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/02/2025
» The Treasury Department plans to transform itself, starting with its land bank of 12.5 million rai, by developing and promoting soft power in line with government policy, while also generating commercial revenue.
Hyundai Motor names Jose Munoz as CEO, first foreign leader
Reuters, Published on 15/11/2024
» SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Company named Jose Munoz as chief executive officer, making him the first foreigner to lead the South Korean automaker as it seeks to grow outside its home country.
EV fire in Korea prompts questions about batteries
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 13/08/2024
» South Korea has asked automakers to identify the suppliers of batteries used in their electric vehicles, a government statement said on Tuesday, as authorities seek to calm public safety concerns after a series of fires involving EVs.
Singapore wooing drivers to buy EVs with splashy campaign
Reuters, Published on 05/03/2024
» SINGAPORE - A young couple leans in for a kiss as the sun casts shades of purple, pastel pink and orange across a city skyline. In the background, a line of sleek electric vehicles (EVs) charge their batteries.
Kia mulls investment in local EV factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/03/2024
» Kia, the premium Korean car manufacturer, is considering making an investment in building an electric vehicle factory in Thailand to benefit from the fast-growing EV market, according to Kia Sales (Thailand).
EV sales seen doubling as first homegrown models hit market
Bloomberg, Published on 18/01/2024
» Thailand’s electric vehicle sales may double this year as Chinese manufacturers prepare to roll out their first locally manufactured models and about $2.4 billion in government incentives boosts consumer demand.
Golden Week optimism buoys most Asian markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/09/2023
» RECAP: Stocks rose yesterday in most Asian markets on the last trading day of the quarter amid optimism over spending during China's Golden Week holiday and reports of a possible summit between US and Chinese leaders.
Korean EV makers meet BoI to discuss opportunities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/08/2023
» A group of electric vehicle (EV) businesses from South Korea and the mayor of Yeonggwang-gun, Korea's leading e-mobility city, recently met with the Thai Board of Investment (BoI) to seek EV investment opportunities here.
It's roadshow time
Life, Kingsley Wijayasinha, Published on 27/03/2023
» Auto sales at this year's Bangkok International Motor Show could rise by 15-20% thanks to the easing of Covid-19 measures, recovery of the local auto industry, as well as the introduction of several new EV models.