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China to ban hidden car door handles in industry shift
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» BEIJING — China will ban hidden door handles on cars sold in the country from next year, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla over safety concerns.
Omoda & Jaecoo ramps up Thai EV production
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/12/2025
» Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned automaker Chery Automobile, has announced plans to produce 28,000-30,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) locally in 2026, as demand for electric mobility continues to rise among Thai consumers.
TOA Paint pins hopes on stimulus to foster growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/10/2025
» SET-listed TOA Paint (Thailand) expects modest growth this year despite a sluggish market, banking on the government's co-payment scheme leaving consumers with a greater amount of disposable income for home renovations in the fourth quarter.
Asian shares rise with upbeat data from US
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced as a global rally gained vigour on strong economic data that eased concerns about the US economy. Regional investors also believe central banks may do more to cushion tariff-related pressure on economic growth.
New Energy looks to tax perk
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/07/2025
» The cabinet's recent resolution to grant a tax reduction of up to 200,000 baht to each purchaser of rooftop solar panels is expected to boost the solar energy market, benefiting the state's plan to save energy and boosting revenue for suppliers.
Ultra-luxury car sales set to decline this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2025
» Domestic car sales in the ultra-luxury vehicle segment are expected to fall this year due to a slowdown in the automotive industry and the Thai economy, causing people to delay their purchases, says Inchcape (Thailand), the distributor of British car brands Land Rover and Jaguar.
Häfele Expands Luxury Kitchen Solutions in Thailand
Published on 07/03/2025
» Häfele Thailand, a leader in premium home and kitchen solutions, continues to strengthen its presence in the Thai market through strategic collaborations with four globally renowned brands: Bertazzoni, Blanco, Hawa Sliding Solutions, and Liebherr. These partnerships reaffirm Häfele’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to the evolving needs of Thai homeowners, architects, designers, and real estate developers.
Boonthavorn aims for 3-4% sales uptick
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/03/2025
» Boonthavorn Retail Corporation Plc, a home improvement and construction materials retailer, is freezing new investments and cutting expenses as the market remains unfavourable this year, while targeting sales growth of 3-4%.
China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
Bloomberg, Published on 03/03/2025
» On a recent Thursday morning in Hanoi, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD began the day with a showroom devoid of customers. Just a few kilometres away, a dealership for upstart Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto was buzzing, with would-be buyers pouring over new models.
Cross border e-commerce in crosshairs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/12/2024
» The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) will propose to the Ministry of Commerce the strategic use of cross border e-commerce (CBEC) to assist SMEs in expanding exports to the Chinese market.