Politics, Economy Force Automechanika Thailand to Postpone

Messe Frankfurt said the move was “due to Thailand’s political situation over the last few months and the effect of the global financial crisis on the automotive market.”

Announcing the postponement on 8 May 2009, Mr Stephan Buurma, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd said:

“In light of the prolonged political circumstances and the slumping automotive market affected by the current economic climate, we have opted to postpone this show,” Stephan Buurma, managing director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding. “We trust that it is the best solution to all parties concerned despite the fact that previous shows were well-received by the industry. We will monitor the situation closely and reschedule the show at a more appropriate time.” (Tire Review/Akron)

GRI recently conducted programs in Sri Lanka to empower women and motivate children under its Green x Circle initiative. The company said these endeavors aimed to address the needs of the community, focusing on both women empowerment and youth motivation.

GRI recently organized a training program titled "Management of household finance under current economic conditions" at the Ingiriya Rubber Collecting Center in Sri Lanka, South Asia led by Shashika Nimali, an NLP practitioner and life coach. The company said this initiative provided women in the industry with essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage household finances. GRI's tailored training sessions equipped participants with tools for informed decision-making, ultimately fostering greater financial security and independence, the company said.