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20/04/2023 [Save the date] GTCC AFTERWORK Briefing
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26/04/2023 [Save the date] STCC Multi-Chambers Networking Night
27/04/2023 [Save the date] GTCC YP Network Evening 1/2023
28/04/2023 [Save the date] GTCC Multi-Chamber Eastern Seaboard Seminar with Rhenus Logistics @ Hilton Pattaya
28/04/2023 [Save the date] GTCC Multi-Chamber Eastern Seaboard Networking @ Hilton Pattaya
26/05/2023 [Save the date] GTCC Gala Night 2023 @ Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
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SCB ramps up growth outlook to 3.9% SCB Economic Intelligence Center has upgraded its Thai economic growth forecast for 2023 to 3.9% from 3.4% because economic trends are better than expected. (Bangkok Post, 18/20/2023) More
BoT: External stability strong, economy recovering Thailand's external stability is sound with low foreign debt and high international reserves, while the economy is recovering steadily on increased tourism and domestic spending, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said. (Bangkok Post, 17/20/2023) More |
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Pkw-Markt wächst 2022 um ein Viertel Die Produktions- und Verkaufszahlen in der ASEAN steigen 2022 jeweils um rund ein Viertel. Dank Indonesiens starker Exporte gibt es einen neuen Rekord in der Pkw-Produktion. Mehr
Export von Maschinen und Chemie nach Südostasien schwächelt In US-Dollar gerechnet sind die deutschen Exporte in die ASEAN im Jahr 2022 um mehr als 3 Prozent gesunken. Auch bei einigen der wichtigsten Ausfuhrgüter ist der Trend negativ. Mehr
NRW-ASEAN Summit Nehmen Sie am NRW-ASEAN Summit in Gelsenkirchen teil und informieren Sie sich über den Wachstumsmarkt der ASEAN-Region. Mehr |
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Sector enters the next phase Thailand's e-commerce landscape is entering the next stage where major e-marketplace players are introducing innovative features to woo customers instead of focusing on price wars. (Bangkok Post, 20/03/2023) More
Chinese arrivals predicted to top 300,000 in April The Chinese government expects the number of Chinese tourist arrivals will rise to more than 300,000 in April, according to the Chinese ambassador to Thailand.(Bangkok Post, 19/03/2023) More
Thaicom to capitalise on the space economy The firm is focusing on its new orbital slot licences and low-Earth orbit satellite service. (Bangkok Post, 18/03/2023) More
Bangchak to pay B20.9bn for Esso unit The total value of shares in Esso (Thailand) to be acquired by Bangchak Corporation is estimated at 20.9 billion baht, or 9.18 baht per share, according to the latest calculation released by Bangchak's financial advisor Krungthai XSpring Securities. (Bangkok Post, 17/03/2023) More
THG set to spend B5bn on projects from 2023-25 Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) will spend 5 billion baht between 2023 and 2025 funding various investment projects, including the construction of new hospitals in Thailand and Vietnam, as it aims to benefit from the full reopening of countries. (Bangkok Post, 17/03/2023) More
Confidence underpins retail recovery Consumer spending in Thailand will post solid growth over 2022, with real household spending (based on 2010 prices) projected to grow by 4.6% year-on-year. (Bangkok Post, 16/03/2023) More
Asia-Pacific travellers return in 2023, with different tastes Travellers are set to come out in fuller force across the Asia-Pacific region this year, though still-high inflation and structural hurdles likely will leave the critical industry still far from pre-Covid levels. (Bangkok Post, 13/03/2023) More
Four new airlines seeking licences to operate in Thailand The source told Thansettakij that the four companies are: P80 Air, Really Cool Air, Landarch Airline, and Siam Seaplane. (The Nation, 13/03/2023) More
Thailand and Japan to start first phase of Bangkok - Chiang Mai Rail Project Thailand and Japan are set to embark on the first phase of a high-speed rail project linking Bangkok and Chiang Mai province. (NNT, 09/03/20232) More |
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ASEAN member countries jointly prioritize MICE professional development 10 ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve the ASEAN professional standards for MICE Professionals and Event Professionals. Effective regionally this year, the approved standards will enhance the competitiveness and strengthen the potential of ASEAN MICE industry. (Pattaya Mail, 16/03/2023) More |
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Ethanol tax incentives mulled The Finance Ministry stands ready to use tax measures to support the use of ethanol to produce bio-ethylene, a major feedstock used for making bio-based polyethylene. (Bangkok Post, 20/03/2023) More
Thailand to become home to the world’s largest solar roof A solar panel the size of 18 football pitches is currently being built in the Falken tyre manufacturing facility—the largest rooftop installation worldwide. (Sustainability, 19/03/2023) More
Energy firms team up for production trial of bio-based transformer oil BBGI Plc, SCG Chemicals Plc, and QTC Energy Plc have signed a commercial collaboration agreement to develop and manufacture bio-based transformer oil, marking the first production trial of its kind in Thailand. (NNT, 10/03/2023) More |
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BGRIM sets B5-7bn aside for projects in Europe B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM), an energy developer with the largest capacity in the small power producer segment, is planning to spend 5-7 billion baht developing more renewable power generation facilities in Europe this year after acquiring two energy assets in Poland and Italy. (Bangkok Post, 16/03/2023) More
EU and Thailand relaunch trade negotiations the EU and Thailand announced the relaunch of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced free trade agreement (FTA), with sustainability at its core. This announcement confirms the key importance of the Indo-Pacific region for the EU trade agenda, paving the way for deeper trade ties with the second largest economy in South-East Asia and further strengthening the EU's strategic engagement with this burgeoning region. (European Commission, 15/03/2023) More |
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Coming up for air Thailand's surging PM2.5 dust pollution is damaging both the economy and people's health, but shows little sign of abating. (Bangkok Post, 20/03/2023) More |
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Gulf Energy bags 'Issuer of the Year' award Gulf Energy Development Plc received the "Issuer of the Year" award at the Best Bond Awards 2022, hosted by the Thai Bond Market Association. (Bangkok Post, 18/03/2023) More
Bumrungrad Health Fair 2023 15 March - 15 May 2023. Better Health Shaper You Various health check-up packagess available at up to 20% off. Available through the Bumrungrad website only. Valid through 31 May 2023. More GTCC members' promotions Check out GTCC members' special offers on accommodation, restaurant / food delivery, and other services. More |
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BAU 17-22 April 2023, Munich, Germany BAU, the World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems, showcases the latest products and materials for commercial and residential construction and interior work for both new-build and renovation and modernization. It is the business and information platform for everyone who is involved in planning, building and designing buildings. More |
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DMEA 25-27 April 2023, Berlin, Germany
DMEA, Europe´s Leading Digital Health Conference and Trade Fair for digitalisation in the healthcare sector, will take place for the sixteenth time on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The focus will be ranging from digitalisation strategies for the healthcare sector and nursing to consumer health and data protection in inpatient facilities as well as interoperability. More |
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LIGNA 2023 15-19 May 2023, Hannover, Germany Over 105,000 square meters of exhibition space and more than 1,100 exhibitors: LIGNA 2023 celebrates its return to presence with a comprehensive overview of the woodworking and wood processing industry. Despite the tense global political situation, the positive booking status confirms LIGNA's status as the world's leading trade show. More |
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German Trade fairs take off powerfully Since January, more than 50 trade fairs have taken place in Germany, more than 60 are still planned until the end of March. Among them outstanding shows such as the travel fair ITB in Berlin, the world's leading trade fair for water, heat and air ISH in Frankfurt and the International Dental Show IDS in Cologne. The latter will celebrate 100 years of existence this March. More |
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ASEAN Snapshot 2022 The German Chambers ASEAN Business Council (GCABC), as a #PartnerInASEAN, is pleased to introduce to the fifth edition of the ASEAN Snapshot booklet with a variety of up-to-date charts and infographics about ASEAN economic developments, ranging from demographic, economics, trade and investment information. More |
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