Manufacturing
Neah Power Systems, Inc., the company developing fuel cell based renewable energy solutions, is building a 300 HP hybrid automobile engine in Thailand. The hybrid engine incorporates Neah's unique, patented, methanol-powered fuel cell.
Swedish company M2 Engineering plans to invest in solar cell production in Thailand, according to the Ministry of Industry.
Hutchinson Technology (Thailand) spent over Bt4.3 billion to open its first manufacturing plant abroad for disk drive components, according to Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI).
Toyota recalls 437,000 units of Prius, other hybrids over brakes
Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis.
Ford to Delay Decision on Thai Plant
BANGKOK—Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it isn't ready to commit to a new passenger-car plant in Thailand, raising concern that a court injunction last year suspending a series of proposed investments on the country's eastern seaboard is tarnishing ...
Ford threatening to relocate project from Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
The Map Ta Phut environmental impasse has taken another twist, with the US automaker Ford reportedly threatening to shift its investment to other countries if the Thai government fails to resolve the issue soon.
AutoAlliance resumes second shift
AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) will increase its working shifts starting on Monday to raise its car output to meet demand from Mazda Sales Thailand, which is worried about rising Mazda2 orders.
Danone set to use Thailand as base
Danone, the world's largest fresh dairy product producer, is considering using Thailand as a production centre to export its products to Singapore next year to tap the zero import tax under the Asean Free Trade Area (Afta).
Sony plans to relocate TV production from Thailand to Malaysia
Japanese electronics giant Sony Corp is relocating its TV production to Malaysia from Thailand to enjoy lower logistics costs and a more competitive import tax structure in the neighbouring country.
Citi North America Consumer-Banking Chief Teresa Dial Departing
Citigroup Inc. (C) said Teresa Dial, head of the company's North American consumer-banking business, has left for "personal reasons" and will become a senior advisor.
Airbus threatens to scrap A400M aircraft
Airbus is threatening to scrap its €20bn ($28.8bn) programme to build the A400M military aircraft, Europe’s most high-profile defence project, unless governments agree to come up with more money for it before the end of this month.
Manufacturing Activity Expands in Asia
SINGAPORE -- Asia looks set to continue its strong economic recovery into the new year, new data showed Monday, adding to the perception that authorities could soon look for a chance to tighten their fiscal and monetary policies.
Suzuki Builds Thailand Plant for New Small Car
RAYONG, Thailand — Suzuki Motor is building a new plant here this week, part of its program to produce a new small passenger car under the Thai government's eco-car program. The automaker is investing $225 million in the plant.
NY Senator Criticizes Outsourcing of NBA Uniforms to Thailand
Adidas recently announced it is moving its NBA uniform factory from upstate New York to Thailand. The sportswear company has an exclusive contract with the NBA to make its uniforms. But now, noted Adidas executive Chuck Schumer reversed the compan...
Suzuki plans eco-car production in Rayong
Thailand's growing importance as a South-East Asia vehicle manufacturing hub was further boosted on Tuesday with the announcement by Suzuki Motor that it will start construction of a plant in Rayong to produce eco-friendly cars as part of a govern...
LG makes Thailand LED TV base
The South Korean electronics giant LG has chosen Thailand as the first Asean production base for its latest range of televisions.
Mazda Commences Production of Mazda2 at New Passenger Car Plant in Thailand
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has commenced production of the Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio in Japan) at the new passenger car plant at AutoAlliance Thailand Co., Ltd. (AAT), a joint venture manufacturing facility with Ford Motor ...
Thailand's Nissan to introduce first eco-car next year
BANGKOK — The Thai arm of Nissan Motor announced plans Thursday to produce the firm's first eco-car for the domestic and overseas market. The four-year business plan aims to boost growth from 5.7 percent to a double-digit market share, said Presid...
Nissan to make Thailand its production centre
Nissan Motor, one of Japan's top three carmakers, plans to make Thailand its production hub for pickups instead of the US.
THAILAND: Aftermarket looks for US opportunities
The Thai government is preparing to lead a trade mission to the US next month to look for investment opportunities in auto parts and services.