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South Korean Cosmetic Company Expands Thai Plant to Triple Output by 2026

South Korean Cosmetic Company Expands Thai Plant to Triple Output by 2026

South Korean cosmetics company Cosmax has begun constructing a new production facility for its Thai subsidiary in Bang Phli, Thailand, with an investment of approximately USD ...
New Food Technology Center Launched in Thailand

New Food Technology Center Launched in Thailand

CPRAM, a prominent Thai company in the ready-to-eat food sector, has launched the first phase of its Food Technology Exchange Center (FTEC), supported by an initial ...
Investment to Thailand Surges in Q1 2025, Thanks to the Digital and Electronics Sectors

Investment to Thailand Surges in Q1 2025, Thanks to the Digital and Electronics Sectors

Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reported a notable rise in investment activity during the first quarter of 2025, with applications totaling approximately USD 11.8 ...
Solar-powered Smart Pier Launched in Thailand to Advance Sustainable Mobility

Solar-powered Smart Pier Launched in Thailand to Advance Sustainable Mobility

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport officially opened the Rama VII Smart Pier, a solar-powered facility located in Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi. The pier is part of a ...
Novo Nordisk’s Obesity Drug Launched in Thailand

Novo Nordisk’s Obesity Drug Launched in Thailand

Novo Nordisk has introduced its weight-loss drug Wegovy in Thailand, marking the medication’s first launch in Southeast Asia. First released in 2021, Wegovy significantly ...
South Korea’s KT Corp Develops Thai Large Language Model

South Korea’s KT Corp Develops Thai Large Language Model

South Korea’s KT Corp., in partnership with Thai IT firm Jasmine Technology Solution (JTS), has developed a large language model (LLM) platform specifically designed for the ...
Thailand Approves a USD 3.2 Billion Investment for a Commuter Rail Project

Thailand Approves a USD 3.2 Billion Investment for a Commuter Rail Project

Thailand’s Board of Investment has approved a commuter rail project valued at approximately USD 3.2 billion. The initiative aims to improve connectivity between central ...
Swiss Company’s Sustainable Carton Bottle for On-the-Go Beverages Launches in Thailand

Swiss Company’s Sustainable Carton Bottle for On-the-Go Beverages Launches in Thailand

Thai manufacturer Ampol Food has introduced its V-FIT rice-based nutritional drink in Thailand using the DomeMini carton bottle developed by Swiss company SIG. This marks the ...
Thailand Launches AI Police Robot with Facial Recognition

Thailand Launches AI Police Robot with Facial Recognition

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has introduced the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) police robot, deployed in Nakhon Pathom province during the Songkran festival. The ...
Thailand’s Largest Private Power Producer Invests in Telecom and AI for Renewable Expansion

Thailand’s Largest Private Power Producer Invests in Telecom and AI for Renewable Expansion

Gulf Energy, Thailand’s largest private power producer, is advancing its transition toward renewable energy by expanding its activities in telecommunications and digital ...
Shell Exits Singapore Refining as Chandra Asri, Glencore Take Over

Shell Exits Singapore Refining as Chandra Asri, Glencore Take Over

In April 2025, Shell finalized the sale of its Singapore refining and petrochemical assets to a joint venture between Indonesia’s Chandra Asri and Switzerland’s ...
Singapore Navy Successfully Tests Aster Missile Amid Major Frigate Upgrades

Singapore Navy Successfully Tests Aster Missile Amid Major Frigate Upgrades

In April 2025, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) successfully conducted a live-fire test of an Aster 15 surface-to-air missile from its lead Formidable-class frigate, RSS ...
US Tariffs Challenge Singapore’s Trade, Finance, and Manufacturing

US Tariffs Challenge Singapore’s Trade, Finance, and Manufacturing

In April 2025, the United States (US) imposed a 10% tariff on nearly all imports, including those from Singapore, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. ...
Cargill Unveils Transformed Innovation Center in Singapore

Cargill Unveils Transformed Innovation Center in Singapore

Cargill unveiled its transformed Innovation Center in Singapore on April 10, 2025, marking a significant milestone in advancing food innovation for Asia. Supported by the ...
Sembcorp to Build Singapore’s Largest Floating Solar Farm for Meta

Sembcorp to Build Singapore’s Largest Floating Solar Farm for Meta

In April 2025, Sembcorp Industries announced a 25-year Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement (REPA) between its wholly owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Solar Singapore Pte Ltd, and ...
Temasek Trust and LKSF Fund Singapore’s First Histotripsy Cancer Trials

Temasek Trust and LKSF Fund Singapore’s First Histotripsy Cancer Trials

The Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) and Temasek Trust have jointly committed SGD 9 million (about USD 6.7 million) to support the acquisition of advanced medical systems and ...
SGTech Launches TechConnect Asia to Boost Global-Tech Ties

SGTech Launches TechConnect Asia to Boost Global-Tech Ties

SGTech, Singapore’s leading technology trade association, launched TechConnect Asia, an initiative designed to bridge global technology firms with Singapore’s ...
DHL Unveils USD 11.2 Million Pharma Hub in Singapore

DHL Unveils USD 11.2 Million Pharma Hub in Singapore

DHL Supply Chain has launched a new EUR 10 million (USD 11.2 million) Pharma Hub in Singapore, marking a significant expansion of its life sciences and healthcare (LSHC) ...
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