Thailand Car Production Drops 16.62% in July 2024 Due to Domestic Car Sales Crash
Thailand's vehicle production in July 2024 reached 124,829 units, a 16.62% drop year-on-year. This was primarily caused by a 40.85% decrease in domestic sales.
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…
ASEAN-Japan Collaborate on Next-Generation Vehicle Strategy, with a Roadmap to 2035
Japanese manufacturers hold a significant market share in ASEAN, but Chinese automakers have been gaining ground in recent years. By deepening cooperation with ASEAN, Japan aims to…
TAPMA Unveils Future Mobility Thailand 2025, Driving Towards a Global Hub for Next-Generation Automotive Manufacturing
A Global Business Matching Platform Aiming to Position Thailand as a Hub for Future Mobility Manufacturing
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Automotive Industry Stumbles! Vehicle Production Down 25.48% in September
In September 2024, Thailand's total vehicle production reached 122,277 units, marking a 25.48% decrease compared to September 2023, with the decline impacting both export productio…
Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Forecast to Grow 14% in 2025
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 14% in 2025 to total $717 billion, according to the latest forecast from Gartner
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Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in February 2025
New factories were licensed in February 2025, totaled 144 factories (22,858.73 million baht). Chonburi province led the pack with 33 new factory licenses and a total investment of …
Japan’s Machine Tool Orders Edge Up in June 2025
JMTBA reported that total global orders for Japanese machine tools in June 2025 reached ¥133.16 billion (US$902.31 million), up 3.5% from May
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Samut Sakhon: Champion for the largest number of new factories in September 2021
Samut Sakhon was the province where 30 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 590.96 million baht.
Toyota's Move Could Reshape the Steel Market
The hot-rolled steel market, once stable, is now facing a potential decline. Toyota's recent price cut on automotive steel has sparked concerns.
Car Production in November 2022 totaled 190,155 units
The November production reached at 190,155 units, increased 15% (YoY). The production number of this year totaled 1,724,909 units, rising 20.95%.
Trump Ignites Tariff War: Auto, Steel, and Aluminum Under Fire
With the Trump administration’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China now in effect, Japan’s automotive industry — heavily reliant on North American supply chains —…
Thailand Approves Semiconductor Strategy to Attract 500 Billion Baht
Thailand’s New Semiconductor Board approves framework of National Strategy and Skilled Workforce Development to prepare for 500 Billion Baht expected foreign investment wave.
Japan's Machine Tool Orders Slip Again in August 2024
Japan's machine tool orders fell for the second consecutive month in August, according to the latest JMTBA data. The total value of orders placed in August stood at 110.770 billion…
Thailand’s April 2025 Auto Production Hits 44-Month Low, While EV Sales and Exports Surge
Thailand's total vehicle production in April 2025 stood at 104,250 units, marking the lowest level in 44 months, down 0.4% year-on-year and 19.75% month-on-month.
Thailand’s Auto Production Rises 11.98% in June 2025 to 130,223 Units – First Half Still Down 4.8%
Thailand produced 130,223 vehicles in June 2025, up 11.98% YoY. First-half production totaled 724,715 units, down 4.8%. Electric vehicle output surging. See full FTI breakdown.
Electronics Industry Booms: 8 Major Companies Raise Full-Year Revenue Targets Amid Growing Digital Transformation Investments
Eight major electronics companies revised their full-year revenue forecasts upward, driven by strong core businesses and increasing global demand for digital transformation (DX).
China's First Laozi Digital Human Unveiled in Sanmenxia, Henan
China introduces its first digital human inspired by Laozi, blending AI and Taoist wisdom. Launched at the Yellow River Cultural Tourism Festival in Sanmenxia, Henan.
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.
Car Production in January 2024 totaled 142,102 units
The January production reached at 142,102 units, decreased 12.46% (YoY). Produced for domestic use decreased 33.62% (YoY) and produced for export decreased 50.89% (YoY).