Sharp's New Venture: Can Electric Vehicles Save the Company?
In search of “Sharp-ness,” Sharp’s unique approach to the EV market will be put to the test as the company moves away from its traditional LCD business and accelerates its efforts …
Hitachi Invests in Indonesia to Expand Giant Excavator Production
Hitachi Construction Machinery will begin mass production of ultra-large hydraulic excavators with vehicle weights of 120 tons at its Indonesia factory from November.
DigiKey Adds More Than 611,000 Products and 139 New Suppliers in Q3 2024
DigiKey expanded its NPI portfolio during the third quarter of 2024, adding 139 new suppliers and more than 611,000 innovative products.
Samut Prakan Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in September 2024
New factories were licensed in September 2024, totaled 257 factories. Samut Prakan was the province where 53 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 3,…
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
DigiKey’s 16th Annual DigiWish Holiday Giveaway Kicks Off Dec. 1, 2024
DigiKey’s 16th Annual DigiWish Holiday Giveaway Kicks Off Dec. 1, 2024 by selecting 24 lucky winners
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).
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.
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…
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…
Japanese Firms Scale Back China Expansion to 21%
Japanese companies are “expanding” into China at a rate of just 21% due to sluggish domestic demand and U.S. sanctions, according to a JETRO survey.
Thailand BOI Says 2024 Investment Applications Soar 35% to 10-Year High of USD33 Billion
BOI said today that applications for investment promotion in 2024 soared 35% in value to 1.14 trillion baht (ca. USD 33 billion), the highest level since 2014, led by large foreign…
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.
Chonburi Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in December 2024
New factories were licensed in December 2024, totaled 141 factories. Chonburi was the province where 14 new factories opened, the largest number with the total capital of 816.28 mi…
Mazda investing 5,000 Million Baht to established xEVs manufacturing and electrified B-SUV with an annual capacity of 100,000 units
Mazda investing 5,000 Million Baht to established xEVs manufacturing and electrified B-SUV with an annual capacity of 100,000 units, targeting to drive business with Customer-Centr…
EECO and HSBC Thailand announce partnership to connect global investors to the EEC
The MoU aims to support EECO’s 5-year target of attracting THB500 billion to Thailand’s high-value industries
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.
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…
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
Thailand Reinforces Commitment to Strengthen Investor Confidence
Thailand is positioning itself as a top investment hub. At Ignite Thailand, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed commitment to investor confidence and economic growth.
Thailand BOI Approves 200 Billion Baht Investments in Rail and Digital Infrastructure Projects
Thailand BOI Approves 200 Billion Baht Investments in Rail and Digital Infrastructure Projects
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 …
EEC Showcases Investment Potential at IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum in Seoul
Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the EECO, spotlighted Thailand’s EEC as a top investment hub at the IGNITE Thailand-Korea Business Forum 2025 in Seoul, promoting bilateral…
Samut Sakhon Leads with the Highest Number of Industrial Factories in March 2025
New factories were licensed in March 2025, totaled 94 factories (13,552.0 million baht). Samut Sakhon province led the pack with 10 new factory licenses and a total investment of o…
Thailand’s Q1 Investment Applications Surge 97% to THB 431B, Driven by Digital Sector Boom
Thailand’s BOI reports Q1 2025 investment applications nearly doubled to THB 431B, fueled by digital and infrastructure sectors. Hong Kong leads FDI inflows.
Power Semiconductors: Essential to Carbon Neutrality
Power semiconductors like SiC and GaN are key to achieving carbon neutrality, but technological and manufacturing challenges must still be overcome.
Global PC shipments in Q1 2025 increased by 4.8%, reaching 59 million units.
PC Shipments on the Rise! Gartner reports global PC shipments grew 4.8% in Q1 2025, reaching 59 million units — driven by Windows 11 upgrades and U.S. tariff avoidance.
Title: Winds of Restructuring in Semiconductor Foundries: TSMC Leads, China Closes In
UMC and Global Foundries explore a merger as TSMC dominates advanced chipmaking and China expands its semiconductor footprint. Industry shake-ups reflect growing global competition…
Japan's Next-Generation Investment Forecast to Hit ¥730 Trillion by 2040, Says METI
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry forecasts next-generation investment in R&D, software, and robotics to grow 78% by 2040, reaching ¥730 trillion. Learn how innovatio…