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IEAT unveils plan to attract Chinese investment to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to draw more Chinese investors to Thailand via a new Thailand-China collaboration dubbed "Two Countries, Twin Parks" that promotes investment and trade between the two nations.
EV makers mull forgoing subsidies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/12/2024
» Many electric vehicle manufacturers are considering forgoing subsidies under the state's EV incentive scheme as the automotive industry remains sluggish, causing them to adjust production plans, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Chinese firms prep B90bn outlay in Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/11/2024
» Chinese entrepreneurs are expected to make new investments worth 90 billion baht as they are increasingly concerned about the impact of the incoming US president's plan to impose high tariffs on Chinese exports, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Thai auto industry employment declining
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/11/2024
» Employment in Thailand’s automotive and auto parts industries as well as car financing services is declining as domestic car sales have been sluggish for months, with the latest job cuts by Nissan Motor adding to the misery.
Japanese firms urged to make S-curve investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/11/2024
» The Industry Ministry is encouraging new Japanese entrepreneurs to invest in S-curve sectors in Thailand, while talking to existing investors about expanding their businesses here.
US tariffs prompt relocations to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/11/2024
» Thailand is poised to attract more investment in electric vehicles, smart electronics, home appliances and high-tech industries next year, with manufacturers relocating to avoid US tariffs, according to Amata Corporation.
Push for synbio tech to be widely applied
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/11/2024
» Local manufacturers must step up efforts to seriously adopt synbio technology to develop new value-added products in order to better compete with rivals, including those that are adept at producing low-cost products, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Manufacturing index slips in September
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/10/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 3.5% year-on-year to 92.4 points in September, due mainly to sluggish car and construction industries, while the outcome of the US presidential election may pose a fresh challenge in this year's final quarter, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
New fund to encourage SMEs to go digitally green
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Industry Ministry is preparing to spend more than 10 million baht helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make full use of digital technology and run more eco-friendly businesses, with the ultimate aim of increasing their competitiveness.
Loan rejections plague used car sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/10/2024
» Thailand's used car market will continue to post sluggish sales as prospective buyers are often rejected when applying for loans, says the Association of Used Car.