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30.03.2022 [Save the date] GTCC Young Professionals Network Evening: "What will it take to make Thailand Net Carbon Zero (NCZ)" |
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State advised to address the rising cost of living Retailers are calling on the government to speed up budget disbursement and state spending, cap energy prices for as long as possible as well as continue consumption stimulus measures to boost consumer spending.(Bangkok Post, 02/03/2022) More
Fiscal and monetary policy to help ensure full recovery in 2024 The Ministry of Finance has said the nation’s fiscal and monetary policy are still operating together to achieve 4% economic growth this year and ensure a full economic recovery. (NNT, 28/02/2022) More
Ministry mulls options for diesel The Ukraine-Russia conflict has led to rising global oil prices, raising concerns the Finance Ministry will have to inject additional funds to keep the retail price of diesel below 30 baht a litre, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.(Bangkok Post, 28/02/2022) More
Russia-Ukraine conflict bodes ill for Thailand, say FTI, shippers Higher inflation and a sluggish economy are looming this year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).(Bangkok Post, 28/02/2022) More
Media spending set to grow 12.8% this year Media spending is expected to rebound to growth of 12.8% in 2022 as people are getting back to normal life after two years of the pandemic, says Media Intelligence Group (MI).(Bangkok Post, 24/02/2022) More
Thailand presses on with IP measures Thailand vows to move ahead with plans to tackle intellectual property (IP) infringements even as the US recently announced it will exclude Thailand from its Notorious Markets List both for physical and online markets. (Bangkok Post, 24/02/2022) More
Recovery lures foreign fund inflows Thailand's bullish economic recovery is attracting high volumes of foreign fund inflows into Thai bonds and stocks, pushing the baht to a seven-month high, making it the strongest currency in Asia year-to-date. (Bangkok Post, 22/02/2022) More |
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Markets Germany Newsletter (GTAI, February 2022) More
China erobert Thailands Märkte Ein Viertel der Importe stammt inzwischen aus China. Westliche Länder und Japan verlieren Marktanteile.(GTAI, 18/02/2022) Mehr |
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GTCC BUSINESS WOMEN NETWORKING "VOICE IT OUT" |
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| Companies & Industrial Sectors |
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Bitkub funds Loremboard for BKC Port Bitkub Ventures, a subsidiary of Bitkub Capital Holding Group, is investing in Loremboard, a digital asset portfolio platform, to develop BKC Port, a data analytics tool on Bitkub Chain to help customers manage portfolios. (Bangkok Post, 05/03/2022) More
Delivery service sector rises The Department of Business Development (DBD) has revealed that the document and parcel delivery service sector grew exponentially in 2021 from 2020. The department attributed the success to the rise in popularity of online shopping. The segment saw 560 new businesses registered in 2021, more than 200% from 2020. (NNT, 04/03/2022) More True unveils all-in-one healthcare app True Digital Group, a subsidiary of telecom operator True Corporation Plc, has introduced an all-in-one smart healthcare platform linking online and offline health services through an upgraded version of the MorDee mobile app.(Bangkok Post, 03/03/2022) More
Sansiri banking on lower-end condos Sansiri Plc will launch lower-end condo projects for sale a month before construction is completed and work with banks to ensure the transfer of units with lower mortgage loan rejections.(Bangkok Post, 10/03/2022) More GLAND, Huawei to advance innovation Grand Canal Land Plc (GLAND) and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on a strategic partnership to develop a world-class smart city of the future. (Bangkok Post, 25/02/2022) More
Thai Lion Air to launch new hub at Suvarnabhumi Thai Lion Air (TLA) intends to launch a new hub for international flights from Suvarnabhumi airport, with the first route to Jakarta set to launch before Songkran and the introduction of other overseas destinations by the end of the second quarter. (Bangkok Post, 25/02/2022) More
CPN launches B120bn expansion drive Central Pattana Plc (CPN) plans to invest 120 billion baht from 2022-2026 to expand its business. (Bangkok Post, 23/02/2022) More
New company to push Utapao plan The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee has approved the setting up of a new company to expedite the development of U-tapao airport.(Bangkok Post, 22/02/2022) More
AirAsia prepares regional routes to spur intra-Asean travel AirAsia aims to spur intra-Asean travel with new regional routes, while Thai AirAsia hopes the Red War football match in July will drive demand from neighbours to Thailand. (Bangkok Post, 22/02/2022) More |
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GTCC MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE SITE VISIT TO BROSE (THAILAND) |
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Banpu adds to green energy portfolio Banpu Plc paid US$14.5 million for a stake in Solar Esco Joint Stock Co, a Vietnam-based rooftop solar panel provider, as it continues to expand its renewable energy business.(Bangkok Post, 05/03/2022) More
Prayut, Ismail set $30bn trade target Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to target bilateral trade of US$30 billion (973.5 billion baht) by 2025.(Bangkok Post, 26/02/2022) More |
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THAI-GERMAN TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE |
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Tesla Gets Approval to Start EV Production in Germany Tesla Inc. has secured local approvals in Germany to formally begin electric-vehicle productions at its new plant outside Berlin, a key pillar of chief executive Elon Musk's push to rapidly boost output and sales.(Bangkok Post, 07/03/2022) More
EVLOMO preps charging station network US-based EVLOMO Technologies Co will start expanding a network of electric vehicle (EV) super-fast charging stations countrywide this year after securing an investment budget worth US$210 million (around 6.7 billion baht).(Bangkok Post, 22/02/2022) More
EV market powers up Six million electric vehicles (battery electric and plug-in hybrid) will be shipped in 2022, up from 4 million in 2021, according to a new forecast by Gartner Inc. (Bangkok Post, 22/02/2022) More |
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Visiting HANNOVER MESSE 2022 and Exclusive Site Visits: 27 May - 05 June, 2022 |
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Thailand saw six-year high in FTA requests among exporters in 2021 The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is helping Thai exporters to minimize taxes and tariffs, after the Kingdom saw a surge in the number of free trade agreement (FTA) applications from local businesses in 2021. (NNT, 05/03/2022) More |
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GTCC ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING 2022 |
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ETDA preps courses for digital era The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) is set to provide six major digital training courses from March to help organisations learn necessary skills to prepare them for the digital era. (Bangkok Post, 26/02/2022) More
Cabinet pushes through EV customs and excise duty cuts The cabinet approved a package of customs duty and excise tax measures to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry and reduce carbon monoxide emissions. (Bangkok Post, 23/02/2022) More
Long-stay visa to waive personal income tax The cabinet has approved waiving personal income tax for three foreign groups of taxpayers: high-income earners, retirees and those who want to work remotely from Thailand, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. (Bangkok Post, 22/02/2022) More |
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| Important update on Covid-19 |
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Medical reimbursements change under new rules The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has adjusted reimbursement claims for Covid-19 outpatients with mild symptoms following the Department of Medical Services' decision to adopt new treatment guidelines. (Bangkok Post, 07/03/2022) More
Positive sentiment predicted for SongKran fest Tourism operators expect improving domestic sentiment for the upcoming Songkran holiday despite a sagging economy and virus outbreak that continue to derail growth in the sector. (Bangkok Post, 07/03/2022) More Call to scrap PCR tests Thailand Pass Hoteliers want to scrap the RT-PCR testing requirement along with the Thailand Pass because the Russian invasion of Ukraine has darkened the tourism outlook to such an extent that the industry might attract only 10% of the pre-pandemic arrival numbers. (Bangkok Post, 02/03/2022) More
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GTCC's 60th Anniversary: Our 60 facts #4 Diplomatic relations between the member states of the German Customs Union and the Kingdom of Siam were established in 1862 with the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Trade and Shipping by Count Friedrich zu Eulenburg (In the picture) and King Mongkut. It took another 100 years until the Thai-German Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1962. The name was changed to German-Thai Chamber of Commerce in 1968. |
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GTCC Clean Air Initiative (GTCC CAI) GTCC has launched the “GTCC Clean Air Initiative Series – Green Solutions from Germany" in which GTCC member companies will introduce and promote their technologies, concepts and services regarding the prevention and reduction of air pollution for the markets in Thailand and the Southeast Asia region. The participating companies will also share their suggestions regarding the regulatory framework in Thailand. For details and updates on GTCC CAI, visit GTCC CAI webpage. |
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IVL reports 55% surge in Ebitda thanks to tailwinds Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), a global chemical producer, reported US$1.74 billion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) for the 2021 financial year, an increase of 55% year-on-year.(Bangkok Post,03/03/2022) More
Bumrungrad unveils healthcare technology Bumrungrad Hospital announces its vision to be the leader of smart healthcare 5.0 technology, aiming to provide holistic medical care to all patients.(Bangkok Post, 28/02/2022) More
Electricity sales boost BGRIM revenue B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) reported revenue growth for the 2021 financial year of 5.8%, a tally of 46.6 billion baht, citing a boost from stronger electricity sales.(Bangkok Post, 26/02/2022) More
Allianz Ayudhya posts 30% uptick in new business Allianz Ayudhya Assurance reported a 30% increase in new business value and 4% growth in new business sales for 2021. (Bangkok Post, 25/02/2022) More
ARBURG Webinar: Plastic Application for Packaging 10 March 2022, 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm (TH time). ARBURG together with ExxonMobil Chemical will share you the economic advantages of Cube technology, How advanced recycling can address mixed PP plastic wasted problem at scale. More
Hansen Beck: Success & Positive Influence An exciting free 3-hour Hansen Beck learning experience awaits you, designed for managers and other professionals who wish to walk away with practical tips and actions that increase their influence and impact with others. Join the event on 15 March 2022, from 17.00 - 20.30 hrs. More
GTCC members' promotions Check out GTCC members' special offers on accommodation, restaurant / food delivery, and other services. More |
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Exclusive offer: 25% off on Sunday Jazzy Brunch |
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Condition: Present GTCC member card upon arrival
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New coronavirus ordinance clears way for trade fairs in Lower Saxony A new coronavirus ordinance clears the way for trade fairs in the German state of Lower Saxony. Deutsche Messe's trade fair year in Hannover kicks off in May with the Real Estate Arena and the micromobility expo. This will be followed in June by HANNOVER MESSE and the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair for firefighters and fire protection. More |
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BIOFACH and VIVANESS 2022: An optimistic organic food and natural and organic cosmetics sector eagerly awaits reuniting in July 2022 In 2022, BIOFACH and VIVANESS will take place as a ‘summer edition’ from 26 – 29 July.Danila Brunner, Director Exhibitions BIOFACH and VIVANESS at NürnbergMesse, explains what that means, what opportunities it offers, and what exhibitors, visitors and the media can look forward to at this one-time summer edition. More |
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INHORGENTA MUNICH postponed to 8-11 April 2022 INHORGENTA MUNICH, Europe’s leading platform for jewelry, timepieces and gemstones, is the order and communications platform for the industry and reflects the market in all its diversity. It provides a unique combination of individuality, inspiration, and innovation. It offers an in-depth overview of international trends and developments. See detailed information HERE. |
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Exhibitors and visitors at trade fairs can enter Germany Trade fair participants from abroad can enter Germany, if they provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test upon entry. As of March 3, 2022 Germany no longer qualifies any countries as risk areas. Consequently all quarantine and registration obligations no longer apply. More |
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EABC 2022 European Business Position paper The digital edition of 2022 European Business Position Paper is available for download free of charge. The paper reflects the shared efforts from European business leaders in Thailand, from a broad range of industries and pan-economic policy areas, to provide practical recommendations, through 12 working groups, for Thailand to become a more competitive and sustainable economy. Here |
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Chadaphan Maliphan
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