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French Interior Ministry data indicates approximately 550,000 participants in recent demonstrations, while organizers including the CGT trade union and student groups estimate attendance at up to 800,000. Although many marches remained peaceful, incidents of shop looting,…
Positioning ·
CP-Meiji has secured the top spot for its Meiji High Protein brand in the ready-to-drink protein category for 2026, marking the first year Marketeer surveyed this specific segment. The brand, launched in 2014 as Thailand's first high-protein pasteurized milk, now accounts for a…
Marketeer ·
Siam Craft Industry Co., Ltd. has developed a process to convert fly ash and bottom ash from its energy production into concrete hollow blocks, replacing natural cement and sand. The project, supported by the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) under Thailand's…
MTEC - Materials research ·
On October 19, 2026, the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (NSTM), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research and…
MTEC - Materials research ·
On October 19, 2026, the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (NSTM), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research and…
MTEC - Materials research ·
The Baristro, a specialty coffee brand originating from Chiang Mai, has successfully opened its first branch in Bangkok's Thong Lo district. Founded by Thanit Suwanich, the brand achieved rapid growth within two months of launch, attracting both specialty coffee enthusiasts and…
Brand Buffet ·
A Match Group Asia Human Connection Survey conducted by Ipsos indicates that while 85% of single individuals in Thailand experience loneliness, 72% seek deep and meaningful relationships rather than superficial connections. Additionally, 60% are currently looking for a romantic…
Marketing Oops ·
Elon Musk posted on October 19, 2026, stating he intends to give one SpaceX share to every child in the United States beginning next year (2027). The post noted this would be the first of many such actions. Foreign media calculated that with approximately 72 million US children…
Blognone - 전체 ·
Lenovo has introduced the IdeaPad Slim 3x, an affordable PC utilizing the Qualcomm Snapdragon C series chipset. The device is available in 14-inch and 15-inch screen sizes. In Thailand, the model features 8GB of RAM, 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 50 Wh battery, and runs Windows 11…
Blognone - 전체 ·
Microsoft has issued a warning that users who have not updated their systems or have disabled Windows Update may be unable to download updates or security patches via Windows Update starting in 2027. This issue stems from digital certificates used to verify the authenticity of…
Droidsans - 전체 ·
On September 4, 2026, a durian harvest and tasting event was held for the first time in Jinping County, Yunnan Province, China, where samples tested showed sugar content up to 32.9% and quality grade AB. Meanwhile, on September 16, 2026, a similar event occurred in Menghuan…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
The Department of Commerce in Brussels reports that prices for key EU input factors—fuel, electricity, fertilizer, and plastics—shifted between August and September 2026. Fuel prices rose overall due to ongoing Middle East conflict uncertainty, while electricity costs climbed…
Ministry of Commerce - International trade (ข่าวการค้าระหว่างประเทศ) ·
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has designated FoodTech, defined as the integration of food and technology, as one of Japan's 17 strategic industries. The initiative rests on four pillars: Plant Factories, terrestrial aquaculture, food processing machinery (estimated at 1.2…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
On October 12, 2026, National Chemical Group of Vietnam (Vinachem) held a ceremony to restart its potash mine and processing plant project in Nong Bok district, Khammouane province, Laos, after a nearly 10-year suspension. The facility aims to begin production in 2028 with an…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
The Nigerian government reports a 4.39% growth in its agriculture sector for the second quarter of 2026, driven by continuous reforms and investments. Deputy Minister Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi highlighted that crop production expanded by 3.66%, marking a return to strong growth since…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
Volker Rath, Field Chief Information Security Officer at Cloudflare, stated that traditional network defense, identity verification, and application security systems are becoming less effective due to the speed and automation of AI-driven attacks. Speaking at GovWare 2026 in…
Techsauce ·
On October 7, 2026, LOT Polish Airlines launched its inaugural flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Bangkok, Thailand. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Poland in Warsaw and the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office in Prague, Czech Republic. This…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) has revised its forecast for Taiwan's 2026 economic growth to 12.16%, marking the highest level in nearly 40 years since 1988. This third upward revision for the year attributes half of the growth to domestic demand and half…
Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) ·
The Trade Negotiation Committee (TNC) of Thailand's Ministry of Commerce released a study indicating that the country possesses significant potential in natural and cultural capital to drive export value through soft power. The research identifies beauty products, fragrances,…
TPSO (Ministry of Commerce) ·
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (PEA) held a 'No.5 Forward' event on October 15, 2026, at the Royal Thai Navy's Sea Turtle Conservation Center in Sattahip, Chonburi Province. PEA Assistant Executive Vice President for Sustainable Management Chaiyos Tangworakul…
EGAT ·