Air New Zealand has embarked on an ambitious project to modernize its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The first of 14 aircraft arrived in Singapore on October 14th, 2024, to undergo a comprehensive cabin retrofit. This initiative will see the airline become the...
In an ambitious move to bolster Singapore’s food security and technological expertise in agriculture, local farms are increasingly engaging in international collaborations to achieve the nation’s “30 by 30” goal, which aims to produce 30% of...
Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, recently concluded a trade mission to Thailand and Vietnam, focused on expanding Ireland’s agri-food trade and securing market access. During meetings with...
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has reinforced its partnership with German weapon manufacturer Diehl Defence through a recent agreement focused on the technical and logistical support of the IRIS-T missile system, a short-range air-to-air missile designed for fighter...
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) reported a 42% year-on-year increase in investment promotion applications in the first nine months of 2024, reaching a value of THB 722.5 billion (approx. USD 21.7 billion), marking the highest level since 2015. This surge is...
Thailand’s energy authorities are exploring options to increase solar power purchases from households as part of efforts to boost clean energy adoption and support rooftop solar installations. The National Energy Policy Administration Committee had previously approved...
Envicco, a joint venture established by PTT Global Chemical, has initiated a plastic waste recovery and recycling project recognized for its potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Located in the Asia Industrial Estate in Rayong province, the...
Google has announced the licensing of its AI model for detecting diabetic retinopathy in Thailand, where the shortage of eye specialists limits access to essential screening services. Nearly a decade ago, Google Research collaborated with Rajavithi Hospital in...
The Italian infrastructure monitoring leader Nplus, part of the Giordano Riello International (GRIG) group, has signed an agreement in Bangkok with Thailand’s Railway Technology Research and Development Agency (RTRDA). This collaboration will bring Nplus’s advanced...
Google announced a USD 1 billion investment into Thailand’s digital infrastructure, focused on building its first Thai data center in Chonburi and expanding cloud capabilities. This marks a strategic move to strengthen Google’s presence in Asia and underscores its...
German automotive parts manufacturing company Continental is expanding its tire plant in Rayong, Thailand, increasing production by three million units per year through a EUR 300 million (USD 325 million) investment. Supported by Thailand’s Board of Investment under...
Interfel, the French fresh fruit and vegetable association, is launching a new promotional campaign for French apples in Thailand in December 2024, following a year of successful activities. This winter campaign will kick off with a press event on December 14 and will...
