Sources: HP, Asus, and Acer are shifting some PC production from Thailand and Vietnam back to China amid rising component costs; Dell is mulling a similar move (Nikkei Asia)
TAIPEI — Leading PC makers, including HP of the U.S. and Asus and Acer of Taiwan, are combating soaring component costs by shifting …
Thailand's car production declined 6.08% year-on-year in September, reaching 120,319 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) on October 27. This decrease came after a 10.93% rise in August. Despite this, Thailand remains Southeast Asia's leading auto production hub and an export base for major car manufacturers like Toyota and Honda.
The FTI has retained its annual auto production goal of 1.45 million units, despite reducing it from 1.5 million in July. September saw a 14.28% increase in domestic car sales compared to 2025, driven by electric vehicles according to Surapong Paisitpattanapong, spokesperson for the FTI's Automotive Industry Club. Car exports also rose by 4.55% year-on-year in September, reversing a 2.04% fall in August.
Thai carmakers have returned to production following flooding in September that disrupted operations, causing over 80 deaths.
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