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Shares rise as US data points to more rate cuts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/10/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in the region rose after slightly weaker US labour data reinforced the belief that the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates in November.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
BoI sees dramatic jump in investments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» Applications for investment promotion in 2023 soared to a five-year high of 848 billion baht, an increase of 43% from the previous year's adjusted number, fuelled by substantial foreign investments within the five priority sectors outlined in the Board of Investment's (BoI) new Investment Promotion Strategy.
Institute expects test track to help fuel growth of EV industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/01/2024
» The Thailand Automotive Insitute (TAI) expects to further fuel the growth of Thailand's electric vehicle industry by providing EV manufactures with a test track, which will become a new source of revenue for the country.
Informa upbeat on outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/12/2023
» The sluggish Chinese economy fuelled a strong growth in Chinese exhibitors and buyers who have pivoted to Thailand to seek new trade opportunities, according to exhibition organiser Informa Market.
Foreign investment dips 15% in 9 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» Foreign investment in Thailand reached 84 billion baht during the first nine months of this year, with Japan continuing to top the list for investment aimed at developing businesses in the country.
Banking on the mainland
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2023
» When China announced the country's surprise reopening in January, every business sector in Thailand responded enthusiastically to the news, particularly the tourism industry, which earned more than 530 billion baht from Chinese visitors in 2019.
Rubber sector urged to adapt to cope with global challenges
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2023
» Rubber farmers, entrepreneurs and exporters are being advised to swiftly adapt to various challenges, including geopolitical conflicts and environmental measures that may impact agricultural trade, as well as European Union (EU) laws regarding products and deforestation.
Group seeks foreign funding for EVs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2022
» The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) vows to draw more foreign investment in electric vehicles (EVs) through a plan to build a test track for battery EVs, along with its 1.7-billion-baht project on the second-phase development of an automotive test track.
Ministry expected to revise up MPI growth for 2021
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/10/2021
» The Industry Ministry expects to revise the manufacturing production index (MPI) growth for 2021 up from 4-5% next month, following positive sentiments from the planned reopening of Thailand and the revived global economy.