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Thailand's EEC is an opportunity not to be missed

This is a special year for our region. This month, Southeast Asian capitals play host to three major summits. Cambodia hosted the Asean Summit from Nov 10-13 and the G20 Summit has just been held in Bali, Indonesia. This weekend, Thailand hosts the annual leaders' summit of the Asia Pacific…

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PIN accelerating sales in EEC in the final quarter

Industrial investment projects continue to pile up in Thailand, especially in targeted industries such as electric vehicles and smart electronics promoted by the government in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says developer Pinthong Industrial Park Plc (PIN).

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Development of Thailand’s EEC in alignment with APEC aspirations

A key effort by the Thai government aligned with the aspirations of APEC to mobilise trade and investment has been the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which has provided a strong basis for Thailand’s work as host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in 2022.

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Korea urged to invest in EEC

Thailand has urged Korean businessmen to ramp up their investment in the country's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and its smart city initiative.

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Rayong housing sales double in H1

Residential sales in Rayong picked up significantly in the first half with a doubling in growth driven by low-rise houses, following an improvement in employment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Firms gear up for EV drive

Among the 12 targeted S-curve industries at the core of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme, the electric vehicle (EV) industry is usually first on the list.

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Krungsri accelerating investment in ASEAN with enhanced network coverage through MUFG collaboration

Thailand’s road to recovery is not strewn with rose petals. But the laying down of 4,150 km of motorways across the country, connecting east-west and north-south economic corridors, along with other transportation infrastructure, indicate that it is heading in the right direction to fulfil its pivotal role in the future…

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State okays target for EEC

The government vows to move ahead with five-year investment plans for the state flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), aiming to drive economic growth by 5% a year between 2023 and 2027 and draw a combined investment of 2.2 trillion baht.

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EEC schemes to get govt hurry-up

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will today chair a meeting of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee to follow up on progress in investment projects.

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EEC gets nod for free trade zone on Airport City land

The cabinet yesterday approved the allocation of 1,032 rai of land in the Eastern Airport City project to create a free-trade zone within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a move to attract investors and businesspeople.

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Cabinet approves Eastern Airport City

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the allocation of 1,032 rai of land in the Eastern Airport City (EECa) project to create a free-trade zone within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a move to attract investors and businesspeople.

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Vote buying does not ensure success

Vote buying in parliament is an ugly form of dirty politics which normally rears its head during a censure debate, especially on the last day, before a vote is to be taken.

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SMBC touts Japanese interest in EEC

Japan-based Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is preparing to help Thailand encourage Japanese business people to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a new high-tech industrial hub in the country.

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EEC panel endorses new smart city in Chon Buri

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, yesterday greenlighted the new smart city development covering a 15,000-rai plot of land in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, 15 kilometres from U-tapao airport.

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Bid to attract EEC investment intensifies

The government is forging cooperation with more than 10 embassies to boost foreign investments in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with a focus on high-tech and eco-friendly businesses.

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Saudi investors eye EV prospects during EEC visit

Saudi Arabia has become the latest country to show an interest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with prospective investors looking in particular at five key industrial areas, notably electric vehicles (EVs), during a tour of the zone.

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Govt agrees B338bn investment in industrial east over 5 years

The government on Tuesday approved a five-year investment of about 338 billion baht (US$9.64 billion) in its industrial east from 2023, a government official said, part of efforts to boost the country's long-term growth.

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Subcon EEC 2022 to be organized on 24-26 August

SUBCON EEC is co-organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Informa Markets, and the Thai Subcontracting Promotions Association.

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Women's vital role extolled

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and secret-general of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Kanit Sangsubhan delivered presentations yesterday during the opening session on the first day of the Global Summit of Women (GSW) 2022 in Bangkok entitled "Doing Business with Thailand".

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How to avoid EEC waste 'time bomb'

Despite the government's bravado about the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) being the country's economic powerhouse, one important question still gets an elusive answer: Has the EEC fulfilled its promise of protecting the environment?

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Digital Valley to host 5G innovation centre

Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has collaborated with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) to launch the country's first 5G innovation centre and laboratory located at Thailand Digital Valley in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Projects given approval to bolster water supply in EEC

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office looks set to implement a public-private partnership (PPP) deal for seawater desalination projects at Map Ta Phut and Pattaya worth a combined 7.7 billion baht to ensure sufficient water supply in the EEC areas.

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PM issues hurry-up to airport link

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged all agencies concerned to speed up construction of the high-speed railway project in the hope of attracting more investors to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Bid to help HR flourish in EEC

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office has teamed up with two Swiss companies to upgrade human resources in the high technology and medical industries in a move to accelerate Thailand's economic and social development in the corridor.

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New leadership in Seoul brings fresh ideas

South Korea has a new administration under President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office early last month. Many have speculated that the conservative leader would stray from his predecessor's approach to foreign policy, especially on North Korea.

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