Duck Donuts, a US-based franchise known for its warm, made-to-order donuts, has opened its first store in the Philippines. Located in Angono St., Makati City, this new outlet is the largest among its over 160 locations worldwide. Duck Donuts’ unique selling...
Thailand’s plant-based food market, projected to grow around 10%, is estimated to reach a value of THB 45 billion (USD 1.2 billion) in 2024. A recent workshop titled “The Future of Essential Agricultural Products of Thailand: A Case Study of Plant-Based...
Airbus Helicopters in Thailand and the Thai Army Transportation Engineering School (ATE) have formalized an academic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide internship opportunities in aircraft mechanics. Signed in June 2024 by Alexandre...
The Thai government has sanctioned several new data center projects. The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has endorsed substantial investments from both local and international companies into data centers, power plants, biochemicals, and hospital industries. The...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to investigate the integration of hydrogen co-firing technologies into Thailand’s gas turbine power generation facilities. The...
Braskem Siam, a joint venture between Brazil’s Braskem and Thailand’s SCG Chemicals, has received approval from the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). Braskem and SCG have committed to investing THB 19.3 billion (USD 533 million) to construct a 200,000...
HARMAN, an electronics technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has initiated the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Thailand with a groundbreaking ceremony today. The facility, spanning approximately 47,000 sqm, will be...
It has recently been reported that a prominent port and ship operator from Dubai has expressed interest in the Thai government’s Land Bridge project. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, announced that he recently discussed...
To address the growing demand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Norwegian robotics company AutoStore inaugurated a new assembly factory in Rayong Province, Thailand, as announced in a recent press release. This significant development aims to expedite the deployment...
According to an economic forecast by TMBThanachart Analytics, Thai private hospitals are projected to generate over THB 322 billion (USD 8.8 billion) in revenue in 2024, marking a 4% increase from 2023. The private hospital sector in Thailand has expanded by more than...
KFC, the renown American fried chicken brand, has introduced its first kiosk model under the “quick and easy” concept at a bustling pier in Bangkok. Restaurants Development Co Ltd, a KFC franchise holder in Thailand, has launched its 296th branch at the...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has emphasized the transformative potential of the new Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement between the Philippines and France. Signed on June 7, 2024, this agreement aims to drive innovative projects focused on poverty alleviation...
