Thailand

China’s EV makers bet they can dethrone Japan brands in Thailand
China’s EV makers bet they can dethrone Japan brands in Thailand
STANDING in front of a large crowd at last month’s Bangkok International Motor Show, an executive from Hozon New Energy Automobile promised to double sales in Thailand to 30,000...
Thailand’s biggest crypto exchange hiring advisers for 2025 IPO
Thailand’s biggest crypto exchange hiring advisers for 2025 IPO
BITKUB Capital Group Holdings, the owner of Thailand’s biggest crypto exchange, is planning an initial public offering for 2025, chief executive officer Jirayut Srupsrisopa said in an interview on...
What are Singapore Depository Receipts and how do they benefit investors? 
What are Singapore Depository Receipts and how do they benefit investors? 
FIVE new Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) which are linked to blue-chip companies in Thailand were listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Monday (Apr 1). The five companies are:...
Malaysia considers extending US billion rail to Thailand border
Malaysia considers extending US$10 billion rail to Thailand border
MALAYSIA is considering extending its ongoing US$10.6 billion rail project closer to its border with Thailand, as it seeks to reduce economic competition with its South-east Asian neighbour.Transport Minister...
EV maker VinFast signs partnership agreements with 15 dealers in Thailand
EV maker VinFast signs partnership agreements with 15 dealers in Thailand
VIETNAMESE electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast said on Wednesday (Mar 27) that it had signed partnership agreements with 15 dealers in Thailand, its latest effort to expand in South-east...
Toyota plans to mass produce battery Hilux pickup truck by 2025, official says
Toyota plans to mass produce battery Hilux pickup truck by 2025, official says
JAPAN’S Toyota plans to mass-produce a battery electric Hilux pickup truck by the end of 2025, the president of its Thailand unit said on Tuesday (Mar 26). The announcement comes...
Global sugar supply surplus rises on India, Thailand, says broker
Global sugar supply surplus rises on India, Thailand, says broker
THE global sugar market is projected to have a larger than expected supply surplus in the 2023/24 October to September season due to production recoveries in India and Thailand...
Japan’s Isuzu Motors to produce EV pickup trucks in Thailand
Japan’s Isuzu Motors to produce EV pickup trucks in Thailand
JAPANESE automaker Isuzu Motors plans to use Thailand as a production base for an electric version of its D-MAX pickup truck, with a plan to start exports next year,...
Tyre maker Michelin to invest 300 million euros in Thailand
Tyre maker Michelin to invest 300 million euros in Thailand
THAILAND’S government said on Friday (Mar 8) French tyre maker Michelin planned to invest 300 million euros (S$436.8 million) in the South-east Asian country over the next three years...
Thailand opens applications for virtual banks
Thailand opens applications for virtual banks
THAILAND will accept applications for virtual banks within the next six months with the aim of supporting people with no or limited access to financial services, the Finance Ministry...