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...
Future Food Foundry (3F), a UAE-based agri-food technology company, has invested over USD 20 million to merge NextGen Farms (NGF) and Sustenir Group, creating Singapore’s largest plant superfood ecosystem. This strategic merger marks Future Food Foundry’s expansion...
Singapore has officially commissioned its first two Invincible-class submarines, RSS Invincible and RSS Impeccable. This milestone marks a significant upgrade in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s submarine fleet, enhancing its ability to protect...
Singapore has continued to attract substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) amidst global corporate changes, with the Economic Development Board (EDB) securing SGD 5.4 billion (USD 4 billion) in fixed asset investment commitments in the first half of 2024. This...
