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Thailand’s Q1 Investment Applications Surge 97% to THB 431B, Driven by Digital Sector Boom
Thailand’s BOI reports Q1 2025 investment applications nearly doubled to THB 431B, fueled by digital and infrastructure sectors. Hong Kong leads FDI inflows.

Samut Sakhon Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in March 2025
New factories were licensed in March 2025, totaled 94 factories (13,552.0 million baht). Samut Sakhon province led the pack with 10 new factory licenses and a total investment of o…

Thailand’s March Auto Output Rises 12.5% from February on EV Growth, but Falls 6.1% YoY
Thailand's automotive production in March 2025 totaled 129,909 units, marking a 12.49% increase from February, supported by sustained growth in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and…

EEC Showcases Investment Potential at IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum in Seoul
Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the EECO, spotlighted Thailand’s EEC as a top investment hub at the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum 2025 in Seoul, promoting bilateral…

Mitsubishi Motors Partners with Foxconn to Launch EVs in Australia and New Zealand
Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate with Foxconn to introduce the Model B electric SUV in Australia and New Zealand by 2026. The partnership aims to reduce development costs and str…

Trump Ignites Tariff War: Auto, Steel, and Aluminum Under Fire
With the Trump administration’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China now in effect, Japan’s automotive industry — heavily reliant on North American supply chains —…

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rebound in February 2025, with Thailand Up 6.4%
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in February 2025 reached 118.198 billion yen (approx. USD 801.03 million), marking a 1.8% increase from January. …
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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide GenAI Spending to Reach $644 Billion in 2025
Global GenAI spending is expected to reach $ 644.4 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, which increased 76.4% from last year. CIO is preparing to cope with this growth. From deve…

Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in February 2025
New factories were licensed in February 2025, totaled 144 factories (22,858.73 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 33 new factory licenses and a total investment of …

Japanese Tire Makers Invest Aggressively: Four Firms to Surpass 600 Billion Yen
Tires Expand Through Aggressive Investments: Four Companies to Reach 600 Billion Yen, Boosting Production of High-Value-Added Products

Thailand’s Auto Production Drops 13.62% in Feb 2025 – Pickup Trucks Plunge 42.10%, Exports Down 9.48%
Thailand’s total vehicle production in February 2025 reached 115,487 units, a decline of 13.62% compared to February 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by a 21.26% drop in do…

Japan’s Machine Tool Orders in January 2025 Drop Below 120 Billion Yen
JMTBA reported that total machine tool orders in January 2025 amounted to 116.15 billion yen (USD 775.04 million), marking an 18.8% decrease from December 2024.

Thailand BOI Approves 200 Billion Baht Investments in Rail and Digital Infrastructure Projects
Thailand BOI Approves 200 Billion Baht Investments in Rail and Digital Infrastructure Projects

Thailand Reinforces Commitment to Strengthen Investor Confidence
Thailand is positioning itself as a top investment hub. At Ignite Thailand, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed commitment to investor confidence and economic growth.

TAPMA Unveils Future Mobility Thailand 2025, Driving Towards a Global Hub for Next-Generation Automotive Manufacturing
A Global Business Matching Platform Aiming to Position Thailand as a Hub for Future Mobility Manufacturing

Suzuki Restructures India Strategy with 1.2 Trillion Yen Investment, Expanding into the Middle East and Africa
Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled a new mid-term business plan, focusing on restructuring its operations in India—its most crucial market—to drive growth.

TAKAMAZ XTS-6 | The Most Compact 6-Inch CNC Lathe in the Industry
The TAKAMAZ XTS-6 is a next-generation CNC lathe designed to deliver high precision and efficiency in the most compact footprint to optimize factory floor space while enhancing pro…

Thailand & Japan Unite for Green Industry! Launch Sustainable Business Desk to Drive Carbon Neutrality
Thailand & Japan Unite for Green Industry! Launch Sustainable Business Desk to Drive Carbon Neutrality

Isuzu to Launch “Pickup EV” in the UK Next Year to Meet European Environmental Regulations
Isuzu Motors is set to launch an electric vehicle (EV) model of its D-MAX pickup truck (LCV) in the UK as early as 2026.

Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in January 2025
New factories were licensed in January 2025, totaled 147 factories (18,119.94 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 34 new factory licenses and a total investment of o…
Industry Movement

Title: Winds of Restructuring in Semiconductor Foundries: TSMC Leads, China Closes In
UMC and Global Foundries explore a merger as TSMC dominates advanced chipmaking and China expands its semiconductor footprint. Industry shake-ups reflect growing global competition…

Fujitsu Shaping Thailand’s Manufacturing Future with ESG, Innovation, and Human-AI Synergy for Sustainable Industrialization 

Global PC shipments in Q1 2025 increased by 4.8%, reaching 59 million units.

Thailand’s Q1 Investment Applications Surge 97% to THB 431B, Driven by Digital Sector Boom
Trend and Innovation

Japan's Next-Generation Investment Forecast to Hit ¥730 Trillion by 2040, Says METI
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry forecasts next-generation investment in R&D, software, and robotics to grow 78% by 2040, reaching ¥730 trillion. Learn how innovatio…
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Polyplastics to Launch 40% Glass-filled Recycled DURAFIDE (R) PPS
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Key Automotive Trends for 2025

JAKA Robotics Hosts First Seminar in Thailand, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Cobot Technology and Launching JAKA THAILAND
Economy

China's Auto Sales Surge in H1 2023: Electric Vehicle Trends and Slowdown Challenges
China's auto sales increased 8.8% in H1 2023 due to electric vehicle purchases, but growth is slowing with the cooling economy.

“Sanan Angubolkul” becomes the 25th Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce To continue the TCC mission, highlighting “Connect the Dots” policy to revitalize Thai economy within 99 days

Thailand Economic Monitor January 2021: Restoring Incomes; Recovering Jobs

Thailand Prepares to Cope with Vietnam’s Tightened Car Import Rules
Government News

EEC Showcases Investment Potential at IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum in Seoul
Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the EECO, spotlighted Thailand’s EEC as a top investment hub at the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum 2025 in Seoul, promoting bilateral…

Thailand Reinforces Commitment to Strengthen Investor Confidence

EECO and HSBC Thailand announce partnership to connect global investors to the EEC

Thailand Approves Semiconductor Strategy to Attract 500 Billion Baht
Statistic & Ranking

Thailand’s April 2025 Auto Production Hits 44-Month Low, While EV Sales and Exports Surge
Thailand's total vehicle production in April 2025 stood at 104,250 units, marking the lowest level in 44 months, down 0.4% year-on-year and 19.75% month-on-month.

Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rise in March 2025, Thai Orders Up 6.7%

Samut Sakhon Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in March 2025
