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ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads
ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Factories across Southeast Asia are shutting down and cutting jobs as the Iran war drives up raw-material, energy and shipping costs, exposing widening pressure on SMEs and traditional manufacturers despite strong electronics exports.Thai industry warns of stagflation risk as factory closures jump 58%
Thai industry warns of stagflation risk as factory closures jump 58%
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Factory closures rose 58% in early 2026 as Thai industry warns energy costs, supply strain and weak demand could push the economy towards stagflationExplosion at fireworks factory in Suphan Buri, casualties reported
Explosion at fireworks factory in Suphan Buri, casualties reported
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Fireworks factory explosion in Suphan Buri's Don Chedi area causes multiple casualties. Emergency teams on-site, urging public to clear paths for ambulances.Industry ministry to tighten controls on 156 Bangkok plants
Industry ministry to tighten controls on 156 Bangkok plants
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
Industry Ministry and Bangkok will tighten controls on 156 factories from July 1, 2026, using real-time CEMS monitoring and stricter emissions standards to cut PM2.5Asia factory activity firms on AI-driven export orders
Asia factory activity firms on AI-driven export orders
FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2026
Asia’s manufacturing ended 2025 stronger as export orders improved on AI hardware demand, with Taiwan and South Korea PMIs back in expansionSongkhla factories hit with over 1.28 billion baht in damages from Hat Yai floods
Songkhla factories hit with over 1.28 billion baht in damages from Hat Yai floods
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025
Floods in Songkhla province have caused extensive damage to 715 factories, with an estimated loss of more than 1.28 billion baht.New factories banned from using mercury in manufacturing from Sept 1
New factories banned from using mercury in manufacturing from Sept 1
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
Thailand bans new factories from using mercury from Sept 1 to comply with the Minamata Convention and promote sustainable manufacturing.Heavy rain causes flooding and traffic jam in Bang Phli Industrial Estate
Heavy rain causes flooding and traffic jam in Bang Phli Industrial Estate
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
Several roads in Bang Phli Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan province, were flooded due to heavy rain on Thursday morning.Nissan mulls Japan, global plant closures in cost-cutting overhaul
Nissan mulls Japan, global plant closures in cost-cutting overhaul
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025
Nissan is considering plans to shut two car assembly plants in Japan and overseas factories, including in Mexico, as part of a cost-cutting initiative.