11.   Both centres will help the country increase the value of local electronics production using local raw materials, Pairash said.

12.   For the long term, the country should implement tax incentives for local electronics companies while seeking ways to develop IT personnel and create its own technology.

13.   Local electronics companies such as Delta Electronics had already been given a lift by the firmer US technology market, he said.

14.   Overseas demand was mainly focused on local electronics, information, communications and mechanical products, the ministry said.

15.   Select US technology firms posted gains in after-hours trade after results announcements and earnings guidances sparked bargain-hunting interest in some local electronics stocks, he said.

16.   Thai share prices closed firmer on Friday, boosted by continued buying in local electronics stocks amid hopes of improved global demand for semiconductors, dealers said.

17.   Thai Shares prices closed firmer on Friday, boosted by continued buying in local electronics amid hopes of improved global demand for semiconductors, dealers said.

18.   The downturn in the semiconductor industry appeared to be bottoming out, an indication that the local electronics sector would see a recovery soon, the ministry said.