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Unlocking Diverse Test-Drive Experiences: GWM Stirs up the Shanghai Auto Show with Full-Scenario Test Drives


BAODING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – The 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show kicked off with a bang. GWM brought an indoor off-road course to the show site for the first time, attracting many visitors to take photos and experience. In addition, GWM also conducts off-road test drives and flat ground test drives in professional venues, fully demonstrating the excellent performance of its models in various scenarios.

GWM creatively brought the off-road test-drive venue indoors, creating a dynamic indoor off-road installation centered around the GWM TANK 300. This off-road setup simulates various complex road conditions, including undulating hills, crisscrossing bends, and rugged rocky roads. Faced with such a unique indoor off-road experience, overseas users were amazed: “How did they manage to bring off-road test drives indoors!” This indoor off-road experience was not only a special attempt but also GWM’s innovative practice in spreading off-road culture.

The indoor off-road course was just the beginning. The real highlight for GWM’s Hi4 hybrid all-wheel-drive platform unfolded at the outdoor off-road test site in Chuansha, Shanghai. The off-road area included climbing courses, extreme zones, escape zones, and chassis quality zones, allowing the influencers and media on site to truly experience the rich fun of off-road driving. During the flat ground test drive, GWM’s intelligent driving assistance system was truly eye-catching. This system, equipped in the second-generation GWM HAVAL NEW SUV, features precise sensors and intelligent algorithms that enable functions such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping. The power performance of all models across GWM’s lineup is equally outstanding. Gasoline engines ranging from 1.5T to 3.0T offer consumers a wide range of power options.

GWM’s all-scenario test drive event not only demonstrated the outstanding performance of its products but also allowed experts, media, and dealers to deeply experience the diverse driving charm of GWM. Each driving experience was a validation of technical strength and a response to user needs. Looking forward to the future, GWM is expected to bring better travel experiences to global users with its core competitiveness in all-scenario solutions, diverse power options and global reach.

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Lao Runner Lodkeo Inthakoumman Wins Double Gold at Singapore Open 2025

Lodkeo Inthakoumman participating in the 85th Singapore Open Track & Field Championships, held in Singapore from 24 to 25 April 2025. (Photo: Lodkeo Inthakoumman)

Lodkeo Inthakoumman, a leading long-distance runner from Laos, captured two gold medals at the 85th Singapore Open Track & Field Championships, held from 24–25 April 2025. 

The 30-year-old dominated the women’s long-distance events, clocking 18:17 minutes in the 5,000-meter race and 38:58 minutes in the 10,000-meter event—both marking her season-best times.

“These wins mean so much to me and hopefully inspire young athletes in Laos to pursue their dreams,” Lodkeo told The Laotian Times.

The Singapore Open, organized annually by Singapore Athletics (SA), brings together top local and international athletes across various track and field disciplines, serving as both a platform for emerging talent and a qualifier for major international competitions.

This latest triumph marks Lodkeo’s second double-gold at the Singapore Open, having previously won both distance events in 2023. She was joined this year by three fellow Lao athletes—Sorsy Phomphakdi, Lamphone Xayyathee, and Jenjila Khounlivong—who also competed at the event.

Lodkeo Inthakoumman at the 83rd Singapore Open Track and Field Championships, 2023. (Photo: Lodkeo Inthakoumman)

From Rural Beginnings to National Stardom

Lodkeo’s athletic journey began in the southern Lao province of Champasack. At just 15 years old, she began training in track and field, and by 2010, she was already making a name for herself, representing Xanasomboun district and earning bronze and silver medals in the 1,500-meter race at a provincial-level competition.

Her talent earned her a scholarship to study Ecotourism at the National University of Laos (NUoL), paving the way for academic and athletic success. In 2018, she secured a full scholarship for a Master’s degree in Business Administration at Bangkok Thonburi University in Thailand. She continued her studies with a PhD in Business Administration at the same university in 2021, supported by a 50 percent scholarship.

Lodkeo Inthakoumman at her PhD graduation ceremony at Bangkok Thonburi University, Thailand. (Photo: Lodkeo Inthakoumman)

Throughout her career, Lodkeo has represented Laos with distinction, competing in six Southeast Asian (SEA) Games since 2013—held in Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia, respectively. She currently holds several national records and is recognized as the face of long-distance running in the country.

Aiming Higher Despite Challenges

Despite her regional success, Lodkeo aspires to compete in the world’s biggest marathon events.

“It would be great if one day I could participate in those Six World Marathon Majors. Even just one or two would be amazing,” she said. 

However, she acknowledged that the high cost of participating internationally remains a major obstacle. “For someone like me, it’s too expensive to join those world-class events. It would be wonderful if I could get sponsorship,” she added.

Lodkeo Inthakoumman, one of Laos’ leading long-distance runners. (Lodkeo Inthakoumman)

Later this year, Lodkeo will once again represent Laos, this time at the upcoming SEA Games in Thailand on 7-19 December, where she is set to compete in the full marathon. This will be her fourth marathon appearance, following her victory at the Luang Prabang Viettel Marathon and the Hanoi and Phnom Penh Viettel Marathons.

Thai Raid Exposes Underground Club for Myanmar Workers

Thai Raid Exposes Underground Club for Myanmar Workers
A Thai officer observe the confiscated drugs (photo credit: Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Relation Office)

On 29 April, Thai authorities raided an illegal entertainment venue catering to Myanmar migrant workers inside a rented warehouse in Samut Sakhon Province, uncovering small amounts of illicit drugs and military-grade weapons. 

Genocury Biotech Annouces Groundbreaking Advance in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL Through Pioneering In Vivo CD19 CAR-T Therapy

Genocury launched the in vivo CD19 CAR-T therapy to reach the clinical stage, demonstrating exceptional safety, efficiency and durability.

Results are attained without requiring lymphodepletion.

SHENZHEN, China, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Genocury Biotech today revealed groundbreaking clinical data from its noval in vivo CD19 CAR-T therapy in relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL), a notoriously aggressive blood cancer. In a investigator-initiated trial (IIT) led by the Hematology Department at Tongji Hospital, a heavily pretreated relapsed/refractory (R/R) patient with advanced DLBCL achieved complete remission (CR) after 1 month of the in vivo CAR-T treatment, with durable response sustained over three months. Notably, the treatment eliminated the need for lymphodepletion, a standard yet toxic preconditioning step in traditional CAR-T protocols.

Clinical Breakthrough: Redefining Safety, Efficacy, and Speed

Key trial findings:

1. Rapid and Deep Response:

relapsed DLBCL male patient achieved complete hematological remission (CR) within 28 days following a single dose of Genocury’s CD19 in vivo CAR-T without lymphodepletion. Flow cytometric analysis revealed significant CAR-T cell expansion kenetics, with sustained therapeutic efficacy confirmed through 90-day follow-up monitoring.

2. Unprecedented Safety Profile:

Unlike conventional CAR-T, which carries a ~50% risk of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity, this novel therapeutic approach demonstrated complete absence of: 

  • Cytokine release syndrome (CRS)
  • Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS)
  • Lymphodepletion-related complications – typically associated with increased infection risk- further underscores the therapy’s safety profile.

Reimagining CAR-T: In Vivo Engineering Breakthroughs

Genocury’s in vivo CAR-T platform overcomes two critical roadblocks in current CAR-T therapy:

  • Eliminates Ex Vivo Manipulation: Traditional CAR-T requires 3-4 week vein-to-vein timeline by harvesting, modifying, and expanding a patient’s T cells outside the body, and $400K price tag stem from this time-consuming process. Genocury’s proprietary in vivo CAR-T vector delivers CAR payload directly into circulating T cells in vivo, enabling functional CAR-T generation.
  • Lymphodepletion-Free Protocol: Current protocols require the harsh preconditioning chemotherapy for immune reset – a leading cause of hospitalization. Genocury’s lymphodepletion-free approach reduces treatment-related complications and logistical burdens, as well as enabling significant CAR-T cell expansion.

Statement from Prof. Jia Wei , M.D., Ph.D.

PI (principal investigator), Tongji Hospital Cancer Center (Wuhan)
 In this groundbreaking case, we observed the patient treated with Genocury’s CD19 in vivo CAR-T achieved complete remission through 90-day follow-up – achieved without any lymphodepletion, which fundamentally challenges current cellular therapy dogma” said Dr. Jia Wei, “This therapy combines the benefits of autologous CAR-T with the accessibility of universal therapies, potentially ending the era of unaffordable cancer treatments. This could democratize access to CAR-T globally, we are very excited to advance this paradigm-shifting approach.”

About Genocury Biotech
Shenzhen Genocury Biotech Co., Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology pioneer redefining in vivo cell engineering through its proprietary Vivoexpress™ platform. This modular delivery system enables targeted delivery of genetic payloads with organ-specific tropism. The company dedicated to deliver next-generation immunotherapies for oncology and autoimmune disorders by developing universal cell and gene therapies for patients worldwide.

About Tongji Hospital Hematology Department
Since its establishment in 1959, the Hematology Department of Tongji Hospital is one of China’s earliest and most prestigious hematology centers. Recognized for clinical excellence and innovative research, it evolved into a premier academic medical center well known as a national key discipline (2007) and national clinical key specialty (2011), and serves as the largest cell immunotherapy center in Hubei Province. With 74 medical professionals, including 22 full professors and 50 PhD practitioners, the department collectively manage over 10.000 annual patient cases. Specializing in complex hematologic malignancies ranging from leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma to multiple other hematologic malignancies, Tongji Hospital Hematology Department solidifies its position as a leading clinical and research institution in Asia.

Media Contact: geno@genocury.com 

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali Unveils New Beach Workout Destination: A Perfect Blend of Fitness, Wellness, and Sustainability

BALI, Indonesia, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, renowned for its holistic approach to wellness and rejuvenation, proudly introduces its newest innovation for fitness enthusiasts: Westin Beach Workout, a unique, eco-friendly fitness space crafted entirely from natural wood and set against the stunning backdrop of Bali’s pristine coastline.


“At The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, wellness extends beyond just physical fitness—it’s a way of life,” adds Mr. Looijen. “Our Beach Workout perfectly embodies our vision: inspiring our guests to move well, live well, and feel their very best amidst Bali’s natural beauty

“Our Beach Workout is literally a dream come true!” shares Mr. Sander Looijen, the Resort’s General Manager. “Blending seamlessly with the natural beauty of the beachfront, it offers guests the invigorating experience of working out to the soothing sound of the waves and ocean breeze. With top-notch, sustainable equipment and breathtaking views, it’s the perfect place to energize, unwind, and embrace the island’s spirit.”

From 7 AM to 7 PM daily, guests can enjoy a wide range of functional and strength training options using specially crafted wooden fitness equipment. Facilities include:

  • Wooden Bench Press
  • Leg Press with Squats
  • Full Range of Wooden Dumbbells and Weight Plates
  • Kettlebells of Various Weights
  • TRX Suspension Training Equipment
  • Flipping Tire
  • Hanging Bars and Stick Wall Climbers
  • Exercise Balls

In addition to independent training, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali also offers High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) sessions, complemented by Ice Bath Recovery Experiences to maximize fitness benefits and aid muscle recovery.

As part of Westin’s signature ‘Move Well’ pillar, the Beach Workout reaffirms the brand’s dedication to empowering guests to maintain their wellness routines while traveling. Sustainability is also at the heart of this new facility, with an ongoing commitment to eco-friendly practices, utilizing sustainable materials, minimizing waste, and promoting a “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” philosophy.

At The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, wellness extends beyond just physical fitness—it’s a way of life,” says Sander Looijen, General Manager of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. “Our Beach Workout perfectly embodies our vision: inspiring our guests to move well, live well, and feel their very best amidst Bali’s natural beauty.”

Adding to the allure, the Beach Workout’s sunrise-facing location offers early risers a spectacular morning workout view. On clear days, the majestic Mount Agung paints an unforgettable backdrop—turning each session into a truly transformative experience.

The Beach Workout is supported by Westin’s dedicated Recreation Team, ensuring expert guidance and personalized assistance for every guest. It also complements the Resort’s extensive wellness-focused offerings, including:

  • WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio
  • RunWESTIN™ guided by our Running Concierge
  • Comprehensive Wellness Programs
  • Award-Winning Heavenly Spa by Westin™ for post-workout relaxation
  • Gear Lending program including Hypervolt Go 2 and the Hypersphere Mini
  • Holistic Wellbeing Offerings across the Six Pillars of Westin Wellness: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well

For guests seeking an inspiring, sustainable, and invigorating wellness journey, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali‘s new Beach Workout is the ultimate destination—where fitness meets nature, and wellbeing meets paradise.

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About The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali enjoys a prime beachfront location within an exclusive enclave on the island’s southern shores. With 432 modern rooms, it is a place where guests can be at their best and experience total renewal. Exciting dining venues anticipate global tastes with delicious cuisines and healthy Eat Well menu options. There is a choice of swimming pools, award-winning Heavenly Spa by Westin™ for relaxation, WestinWORKOUT® to stay in shape and little ones get to play at the Westin Family Kids Club. The adjacent Bali International Convention Centre provides comprehensive meeting resources with space for up to 10,000 delegates. The resort caters to the needs of leisure and business travellers alike with exceptional services and facilities to match. 

About Westin® Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality’s global leader in well-being for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand’s Six Pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 240 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries and territories, guests can benefit from distinct wellness experiences including the brand’s iconic and award-winning Heavenly® Bed, signature WestinWORKOUT® offerings such as its 24/7 Fitness Studios, WestinWORKOUT Routes, and its versatile Gear Lending program featuring the latest in recovery and strength training from Hyperice and Bala, delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu, and more. For more information, please visit www.westin.com and stay connected on X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

Genesis and Tate Modern Announce the Opening of The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House

−     The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House opens at Tate Modern in London in partnership with Genesis

−     The exhibition presents three decades of Do Ho Suh’s exploration on the themes of space, memory and identity, marking his first major solo exhibition in London in a generation

−     Genesis Art Initiatives continues its collaboration with institutions and visionaries with an understanding of contemporary challenges and timeless values

SEOUL, South Korea, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Genesis and Tate Modern today announced the opening of The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House. On view from May 1 to October 19, 2025, the exhibition presents the breadth and depth of the artist Do Ho Suh’s practice over the last three decades, celebrating the first major solo showing of his work in London in a generation. 

The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House installation view at Tate Modern. Courtesy of the artist, Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul and London and Victoria Miro. ©Do Ho Suh. Photo © Tate (Jai Monaghan)
The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House installation view at Tate Modern. Courtesy of the artist, Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul and London and Victoria Miro. ©Do Ho Suh. Photo © Tate (Jai Monaghan)

 

The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House installation view at Tate Modern. Courtesy of the artist, Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul and London and Victoria Miro. ©Do Ho Suh. Photo © Tate (Jai Monaghan)
The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House installation view at Tate Modern. Courtesy of the artist, Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul and London and Victoria Miro. ©Do Ho Suh. Photo © Tate (Jai Monaghan)

As the first Genesis Art Initiatives program in Europe, The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House was made possible through the partnership between Genesis and Tate Modern, one of the leading institutes of modern and contemporary art. The expansive exhibition enables a deeper exploration of the artist’s thought-provoking insight that resonates with the complexities of our time.

Do Ho Suh, a Seoul-born artist based in London, is known for examining the relationship between architecture, space, the body and the memories. Through his large-scale installations, sculptures, videos and drawings, the artist invites visitors to explore the themes of one’s home, memory and identity, along with how we move through and inhabit the world around us.

The exhibition’s title Walk the House is derived from “hanok,” a traditional Korean house that could theoretically be disassembled, transported and reassembled at a new site, a process imagined as ‘walking the house.’ Reflecting this idea of a transportable home, the exhibition presents Suh’s continuous practice that spans­ locations including Seoul, New York, and London — the three cities he has called home.

Visitors will be able to walk through his iconic fabric architectures — translucent 1:1 replicas of spaces in which the artist has lived and worked. These include the new site-specific installations Nest/s (2024) and Perfect Home: London, Horsham, New York, Berlin, Providence, Seoul (2024), presented alongside other newly created pieces on display for the first time.

The artist’s reflections on both personal and collective memory expand on other major works like Rubbing/Loving: Seoul Home (2013-22) and Rubbing/Loving Project: Company Housing of Gwangju Theater (2012) — created through the labor-intensive process of rubbing the surfaces of buildings with graphite or colored pencil. Outside the entrance to the exhibition, visitors are also confronted with Who Am We? (2000), a wallpaper made up of tiny portrait photographs collected from sources including school yearbooks — an early example of the artist’s exploration into the relationship between individual and group identity.

In addition, the exhibition includes the artist’s intricate thread drawings and works on paper, as well as two video works — Robin Hood Gardens (2018) and Dong In Apartments (2022), considering the relationship between a building and a home.

The exhibition culminates in a space dedicated to Bridge Project — the artist’s ongoing exploration of the notion of a ‘perfect home’ in collaboration with specialists in architecture, engineering, anthropology and biology.


 

CNN’s Visionaries concludes with a bold finish

Watch the full interview on Visionaries, airing on CNN International on Saturday 3rd May

HONG KONG, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CNN’s Visionaries series concludes a successful season after featuring trailblazers across industries, from Olympic medalists Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles to the face of rugby, Ilona Maher and head coach of the US Women’s National Team, Emma Hayes to inspiring business leaders such as former Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi, Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim, and former Patagonia CEO Kristine Tompkins.


In the fourth and final installment, Visionaries ends on a bold note with Senior Investigative Correspondent, Kyung Lah, chatting with the first woman in the United States to earn 3 Michelin stars, Dominique Crenn while International Correspondent, Larry Madowo, speaks with media mogul, Mo Abudu.

Born 10 minutes from Paris and adopted as a baby by a politician father and a mother who worked in finance, Dominique Crenn‘s early ambitions were not related to food. She studied business and economics but hoped to eventually become a photographer. Still uncertain about her future, she moved to San Francisco and chose to pursue her love for cooking. After building her culinary career, she opened her first restaurant, Atelier Crenn, in 2011.

However, just months after her restaurant earned her three Michelin stars, Dominique Crenn was faced with a series of life altering challenges. The same vulnerability and grit that helped her build a world-class career also powered her through her successful battle against breast cancer and also the grief of losing her mother. Crenn’s work continues to reflect her inspirations from the world around her, rooted in resilience, love, and creativity.

Growing up in London, Mo Abudu loved watching television and films, yet she often found that what was portrayed on screen did not reflect her own reality. Initially, she did not immediately pursue storytelling, instead building a career in corporate roles. When she turned 40, she decided to change the trajectory of her life, creating the media empire, EbonyLife Group.

Named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people, Mo Abudu continues to amplify African voices and is unafraid to shy away from stories about victimization or other challenges facing society. After adding films to its portfolio, with productions breaking Nollywood box office records, it did not take long for major Hollywood studios to take notice. EbonyLife Films made history as the first African production company to sign a multi-project deal with Netflix. Her vision extends beyond the continent, aiming to distribute Nigerian and African media on a global scale, ensuring these stories reach a wider audience worldwide.

See more from Visionaries:
https://edition.cnn.com/world/visionaries

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Visionaries airs on CNN International on Saturday 3rd May 2025 
at 1:30pm and 6:30pm HKT

The show also airs at the following times:
Sunday 4th May at 9:30am HKT
Monday 5th May at 1:30am HKT

Visionaries trailer
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Thailand’s First Quarter Investment Applications Almost Double to 431.2 Billion Baht Boosted by Fivefold Increase in Digital Sector, BOI Says

BANGKOK, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The value of applications for investment promotion in Thailand in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 431.2 billion baht (USD 12.9 billion), an increase of 97% from the same period of last year, led by large infrastructure projects, including a fivefold jump in digital sector applications, mainly foreign investments in data centers, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) announced today.

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the BOI, announced today that investment promotion applications in Thailand reached 431.2 billion baht (USD 12.9 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, almost doubling compared to the same period last year. The surge was driven by major infrastructure projects and a fivefold rise in digital sector applications, mainly by foreign investments in data centers.
Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the BOI, announced today that investment promotion applications in Thailand reached 431.2 billion baht (USD 12.9 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, almost doubling compared to the same period last year. The surge was driven by major infrastructure projects and a fivefold rise in digital sector applications, mainly by foreign investments in data centers.

“The data for the first three months of 2025 further confirms the trend seen last year when the data centers and digital services became for the first time the top ranked sector in terms of investment value,” said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the BOI. “This demonstrates the increased focus by both foreign and local companies on high tech investments in Thailand in line with our five-year strategy. This also reflects investors’ confidence in Thailand’s long-term economic potential despite the current global uncertainties.”

Domestic and foreign investors filed a total of 822 project applications during the January-March period, a 20% increase from the first quarter of 2024. As many as 618 of those applications involved foreign investors.

Applications in the infrastructure sector included Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL’s 109.2 billion baht investment in the construction of the 35.9 kilometer-long Orange Line which will connect Bangkok’s western and eastern suburbs, that will greatly facilitate travel in the city.

The digital sector saw the value of applications soar over five times to 94.75 billion baht, from 17.42 billion baht a year earlier, boosted by a combined investment value of 94.23 billion baht in five data center projects.

In other target industries, a total of 122 applications were filed for investments in the electrical and electronic (E&E) sector representing a combined value of 87.81 billion baht, while the automotive and parts sector saw 72 projects worth a combined 23.5 billion baht.

The petrochemicals and chemicals sector saw 81 applications worth 13.94 billion baht, the agriculture and food processing sector saw 61 projects worth a combined 12.72 billion baht, and the tourism infrastructure sector saw 10 projects worth a combined 9.26 billion baht

Hong Kong Tops FDI Source Ranking

Foreign direct investment (FDI) applications in the January-March period amounted to a combined investment value of 267.7 billion baht, an increase of 62% from a year earlier.

Hong Kong-based companies came on top of the ranking of FDI sources for the quarter with a combined investment value of 135.16 billion baht, accounting for 50% of all FDI pledges in the period, including 72.7 billion baht in the digital sector alone.

Mainland China came in second with 47.3 billion baht, mostly invested in the metal, electronics and automotive industries, followed by Singapore with 38.1 billion baht, focused on projects in the E&E and digital sectors.

Japan ranked fourth with 25.1 billion baht, mostly investments in the E&E and automotive sectors, followed in fifth position by investments from Taiwan-based companies with 4.76 billion baht, mostly in the E&E and automotive parts sectors.

Last year, Thailand’s total applications for investment promotion soared 35% in value to a 10-year high of 1.14 trillion baht. The digital sector, which includes data centers and cloud services, topped in 2024 for the first time the sectorial rankings with a combined 243.3 billion baht in pledged investment, and was followed by the E&E sector with 231.7 billion baht.

For more information, please contact:
Thailand Board of Investment
Tel. +66 (0) 2553 8111
Website: www.boi.go.th
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