Bi-Weekly News Update: Nov 1 to Nov 14, 2024

MacBook Named Thailand’s Top Brand in 2024 Superfans Survey; Experts Highlight AI's Expanding Role in Thailand’s Smart City Development; Thailand Attracts THB60 Billion Investment in Data Centres from US and China; Fitch Maintains Thailand’s 'BBB+' Rating, Forecasts 3.1% Economic Growth by 2025; Thai Finance Minister Urges Greater Use of Local Materials in Production; Thailand Eyes Digital Economy Growth Amid Global Tech Investments; Call for Increased Thai Investment in Next-Gen Wireless Infrastructure; Thailand Approves $2 Billion in Data Centre, Electronics Investments; Vietnam's Green Strategies to Attract More Foreign Investment in Industrial Parks; Vietnam and Taiwanese Tech Firms Explore Smart City Cooperation; Indonesia Plans 75 GW of Renewable Energy by 2039

Weekly News Updates – Nov. 6 to Nov. 12

India Leads Global AI Adoption with 30% of Companies Leveraging AI: BCG Report India is emerging as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with 30% of companies leveraging AI to maximize value, surpassing the global average of 26%, according…

Weekly News Updates – Oct. 30 to Nov. 5

Semiconductor Chip Manufacturing Unit to be Established in Mysuru’s Kadakola Mysuru is set to become a hub for high-tech semiconductor production as a new chip manufacturing unit will be established in Kadakola. This significant development was announced by Ashok, CEO…

Weekly News Updates – Oct. 23 to Oct. 29

Apple Exports $6 Billion in India-Made iPhones, Shifts Away from China In a strategic pivot, Apple has exported nearly $6 billion worth of iPhones manufactured in India, marking a significant departure from its traditional reliance on China. This move comes…

Weekly News Updates – Oct. 16 to Oct. 22

Nvidia Proposes Joint Chip Development with India to Harness Semiconductor Talent Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has proposed a collaboration with India to co-develop a semiconductor chip, leveraging the country’s robust design talent. The idea emerged during a meeting between Prime…

Bi-Weekly News Update: October 3 to October 16, 2024

MQDC Secures Financing from Bangkok Bank for Asia’s Largest Creator Hub, Cloud 11; AI-Powered HR Innovation Drives Transformation at Siam Commercial Bank; GenAI Adoption Tops Business Priorities for Thai Executives, Salesforce Study Finds; Thailand's PCB Industry Sees Strong Growth, Driven by EV Demand and Global Investment; Egco Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with Apex Purchase to Boost Capacity by 2030; Thailand's Renewables Scheme to Boost Investments and Power Generation; CPN Issues B8bn Sustainability-Linked Bonds to Support Green Projects; Foreign Circuit Board Makers Invest THB 162 Billion in Thailand, Seek BOI Incentives; FDI Giants See Surging Revenues in Vietnam Amid Expanding Operations; PM Pham Minh Chinh Urges Global Investors to Increase Investments in Vietnam at ASEAN BIS 2024; European Countries Express Interest in Renewable Energy Investments in East Kalimantan; Kasikornbank Aims for THB 200 Billion in Green Financing by 2030

Weekly News Updates – Oct. 9 to Oct. 15

India Aims for 500 GW Renewable Energy by 2030 with National Electricity Plan India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and over 600 GW by 2032 through its newly unveiled National…

Weekly News Updates – Oct. 2 to Oct. 8

Foxconn to Invest Rs 424 Crore in Semiconductor Joint Venture with HCL Group In a significant development, Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer and a key supplier for Apple, has agreed to invest up to Rs 424 crore…

Bi-Weekly News Update: September 19 to October 2, 2024

Institute Unveils Action Plan to Tackle Shifts in Global Trade and Industry; Thailand to Establish SME-Focused Industrial Estate in Eastern Economic Corridor; Excise Department Proposes Carbon Tax to Curb Emissions in Thailand; Siam Cement CEO Calls for Business-Government Collaboration on Green Economy; Thailand to Expand Solar Power Purchases from Households to Boost Clean Energy; Thailand Climbs to 41st in Global Innovation Index, Boosted by Private Sector R&D; Thailand to Build First Silicon Carbide Chip Factory in Joint Venture; Cabinet Approves 7.1 Billion Baht for EV3.0 Subsidies Amid Pending Reimbursements; Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Semiconductor Development Strategy with Focus on Workforce Expansion; SpaceX to Invest $1.5 Billion in Starlink Satellite Internet Expansion in Vietnam; Bali Aims to Enhance Indonesia's Semiconductor Ecosystem, Says Economic Minister; Indonesia’s CarbonEthics Raises $2.1 Million to Advance Climate Solutions