Samsung in Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed as AI Semiconductor Race Slips Away
Samsung Electronics is facing a serious crisis. Despite holding the top market share in DRAM, it is under intense pressure from SK Hynix.
Japan Machine Tool Orders: March 2024
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in March 2024 amounted to 136.65 billion yen ($886.77 million), an increas…
Major Investment Projects: TikTok and Siam AI Kick Off Investments in Thailand in 2025
Thailand BOI Approves Investments Worth A Total of US$5 Billion, Including TikTok’s Data Hosting Project.
CATL Launches Superfast Charging Battery Shenxing, Opens Up Era of EV Superfast Charging
CATL launched Shenxing, the world's first 4C superfast charging LFP battery, capable of delivering 400 km of driving range with a 10-minute charge as well as a range of over 700 km…
Car Production in July 2023 totaled 149,709 units
The July production reached at 149,709 units, increased 4.72% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,071,221 units, rising 0.66%.
Japan's Machine Tool Orders in October 2024: Thailand Sees a Sharp 50% Decline
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japanese machine tools in October 2024 totaled 122,550 million yen, marking a 2.2% decrease fro…
Japan's Construction Industry Embraces Wood for a Sustainable and Carbon-Neutral Future
CLT is fireproof, earthquake-resistant, and highly durable, contributing to decarbonization. The use of wooden construction and wood-based buildings is rising in the non-residentia…
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.
Mazak Commences In-House Production of "Mineral Cast"
Yamazaki Mazak initiates in-house production of 'Mineral Cast' to mitigate parts procurement risk by utilizing machine tool bases instead of castings, offering the advantage of sig…
TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2024 Spotlights “Energy Saving” Trend, Aiding Metal Component Manufacturers in Achieving Carbon Neutrality
TAKAMAZ PRIVATE SHOW 2024 to promote the “Energy Saving” trend among metal component manufacturers and launches the new XWG-3 CNC lathe, designed to support carbon neutrality and i…
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in January 2025
New factories were licensed in January 2025, totaled 147 factories (18,119.94 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 34 new factory licenses and a total investment of o…
Rayong Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in November 2024
New factories were licensed in November 2024, totaled 165 factories. Rayong was the province where 18 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 2,283.79 mi…
Thailand & Japan Unite for Green Industry! Launch Sustainable Business Desk to Drive Carbon Neutrality
Thailand & Japan Unite for Green Industry! Launch Sustainable Business Desk to Drive Carbon Neutrality
Samut Sakhon Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in October 2024
New factories were licensed in October 2024, totaled 151 factories. Samut Sakhon was the province where 26 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 973.8…
Industrial Robot Orders Decline by 24% in 2023, Marking First Decrease in Four Years
In 2023, investments in industrial robots in Japan were valued at 8.49 trillion yen (approximately 5.6 billion US dollars), a decrease of 23.6% from the previous year. This marks t…
DigiKey and NXP Unveil MCX MCU Design Contest at Embedded World 2024
DigiKey teaming up with NXP® Semiconductors to launch the MCX MCU Design Contest at embedded world. The contest opens on April 8, 2024, and all design ideas must be submitted by Ma…
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.
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in August 2024
New factories were licensed in August 2024, totaled 183 factories. Chonburi was the province where 26 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 1,530.30 mi…
Japan Machine Tool Orders: April 2024
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that global orders for Japan machine tools in April 2024 amounted to 120.90 billion yen ($777.78 million), an decreas…
Japan Machine Tool Orders Surge in October 2023, Thailand Showing a 12.5% Increase.
The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) reported that the global orders for Japan machine tools in October 2023 totaled 112.05 billion yen (775 million USD), marking a…
