Japan finds vital rare earths in Minamitorishima seabed mud
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Analysis of 50 tonnes of mud recovered near Japan’s easternmost island showed that medium and heavy rare earths formed 54% of its total rare earth content.
Thailand-China EV partnership set to power smart mobility
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Thailand and China can combine manufacturing, technology, supply chains, charging networks and skills to build a competitive smart EV ecosystem, experts say.
Driving the Next Phase of Thailand's EV Journey: Advancing an Intelligent EV Ecosystem and High-Tech Manufacturing Hub
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced remarkable growth since entering the mass market in 2019. What began with only a few hundred vehicle registrations quickly expanded into the thousands and has continued its upward trajectory. The industry reached a significant milestone in 2025, when annual EV registrations surpassed 120,000 units for the first time, up from approximately 70,000 units in 2023.
Anutin and Zhao set four priorities for stronger Thai-China ties
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Thailand and China agreed in Beijing to deepen ties in security, investment, people-to-people links and regional affairs, while expanding cooperation in AI, EVs and space.
Sihasak says China visit elevates comprehensive Thailand-China strategic cooperation
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to China has strengthened Thailand-China ties across investment, AI, security and anti-scam cooperation.
Anutin heads to Chengdu to court Chinese tech, EV and tourism investment
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is leading a Thai economic mission to Chengdu, opening a Thailand-China investment forum and holding talks with six major Chinese companies.
Thailand draws THB188bn in first-half FDI as China leads firms and Japan investment value
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand approved 640 foreign businesses worth THB187.61 billion in the first half of 2026, with BOI-backed EV, AI, data-centre and advanced manufacturing projects driving growth
Hainan plans to end sales of new petrol-only vehicles in 2030
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
The island will keep existing petrol vehicles legal while plug-in hybrids and extended-range electric models remain available as its NEV network expands.
EA drives Thailand’s clean-energy transition through innovation and sustainability
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2026
Energy Absolute advances Thailand’s clean-energy future through renewables, carbon credits, batteries and green fuels, building a sustainable and resilient economy.