Kubota to Expand Industrial Engine Production in Thailand
Kubota is expanding its Thailand factory to increase annual production of industrial diesel engines from 120,000 to 160,000 units by 2026. The investment is estimated to be several…
Car Production in November 2022 totaled 190,155 units
The November production reached at 190,155 units, increased 15% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,724,909 units, rising 20.95%.
Gühring Thailand: Driving Innovation in Cutting Tools at METALEX 2024
In an exclusive interview, Mr. Ralf Alber, Managing Director of Gühring Thailand, shares insights into the company's market focus, innovative offerings, and strategies to address t…
Isuzu Announces 3.2 Billion Baht Investment in Thai Production Base for EV Pickups
Isuzu announces a 32 billion baht investment to produce electric pickup trucks in Thailand over the next 5 years, with plans for export to Norway.
TAKAMAZ Unveils Innovative Smart Lathe at METALEX 2024, Driving Sustainable Manufacturing
TAKAMAZ is set to showcase its latest innovations at METALEX 2024, held at BITEC Bangkok. Part manufacturers are invited to explore the future of machining with TAKAMAZ’s cutting-e…
Renishaw: Transforming Manufacturing with AGILITY® CMM at METALEX 2024
Renishaw is set to make waves at METALEX 2024 with the launch of its AGILITY® CMM range. Steve Bell, ASEAN General Manager of Renishaw, shared insights that position AGILITY® CMM a…
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Thailand EV Board Approves Tax Cuts for Hybrid Cars and Extends Production Scheme
Thailand EV Board approves extended production timeframe for BEV and inclusion of Mild HEV in hybrid incentive package to support industry’s electrification.
Japan Machine Tool Orders: June 2024
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) has reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2024 totaled 133.82 billion yen (US$909.95 million), a 7.5% …
Thailand Car Production Drops 16.19% in May Amidst Economic Slowdown and EV Readiness Concerns
Thailand's vehicle production in May 2024 reached 126,161 units, a 16.19% decline from last year. The decrease is attributed to subdued domestic sales, sluggish economic growth, an…
Isuzu's EV Truck US$1.35 Billion Investment, Set to Launch in 2024
Isuzu Motors is getting ready to make a big leap into electric trucks with a huge investment of US$1.35 billion next year and start producing electric trucks in 2024.
Japan's Machine Tool Orders Rise in March 2025, Thai Orders Up 6.7%
JMTBA reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in March 2025 totaled 151.101 billion yen (approx. USD 1.05551 billion), marking a 27.8% increase from February 2025.
Sharp Exits LCD Business, Halts Production of Large TVs
Sharp scales back its device business significantly, discontinuing large TV manufacturing, suspending operations at the Sakai plant and cutting staff.
New Mazda CX-5 Hybrid to be unveiled in 2025, addressing the EV era.
Mazda is developing a new hybrid engine for its larger SUV, the CX-5, with plans to introduce it in 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate its current models …
14 Years of R&D Growth of Japanese Companies - Toyota Tops with 1.24 Trillion Yen
R&D spending has risen continuously for 14 years, with Toyota leading at 1.24 trillion yen. A study of 154 companies revealed a 6.8% increase in fiscal 2023 compared to the previou…
Hitachi Invests in Indonesia to Expand Giant Excavator Production
Hitachi Construction Machinery will begin mass production of ultra-large hydraulic excavators with vehicle weights of 120 tons at its Indonesia factory from November.
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.
Japan Uses AI to Reproduce Voice from Brain Waves
The Tokyo Institute of Technology uses AI to reproduce voice from brain waves, supporting patients with intractable diseases such as hearing loss and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …
Samut Sakhon: Champions for the largest number of new factories in October 2023
New factories were licensed in October 2023, totaled 203 factories. Samut Sakhon was the province where 34 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,194.…
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…
Samut Prakan : Champions for the largest number of new factories in March 2024
New factories were licensed in March 2024, totaled 191 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 21 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 902.68 …