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Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, Published on 03/05/2023
» Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.
Capping carbon
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 12/07/2021
» While the world has been fighting the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, the global emergency posed by climate change is growing more alarming. Powerful nations are rolling out plans and policies to weather the crisis and hoping to bring the rest of the world into line.
EU chief executive unveils blueprint to get Europe back on its feet
Reuters, Published on 16/09/2020
» BRUSSELS: The European Union's chief executive on Wednesday painted a sober picture of the bloc grappling with a pandemic and the deepest recession in its history, but laid out ambitious goals to make the 27 nations more resilient for future crises.
Markets rise as deaths slow in hotspots: Virus update
Published on 06/04/2020
» Germany and Spain reported lower numbers of new cases, a tentative sign that lockdown measures are easing the outbreak.
Global tremors nag stocks
Business, Published on 27/10/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets continue to experience volatility as tensions over global trade and unsettled Brexit negotiations keep a lid on bullish sentiment. The recent decline in global oil prices has added pressure to bourses worldwide, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand's main gauge falling below 1,600 points during intra-day trading hours.
EU slams govt's fishing 'propaganda campaign'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2016
» The European Union (EU) has slammed Thailand's "propaganda campaign" to publicise the "positive side" of its efforts to clamp down on illegal fishing and criticised the country for not doing enough to address the problem.
Asian stocks down over Glum manufacturing data
Business, Published on 28/09/2015
» Recap: Downbeat manufacturing data from the US and China stoked fresh worries over the global economy and sent Asian stock markets down. Sahaviriya Steel Industries Plc's debt woes also rattled Thai stocks with its shares and those of its three major lenders coming under a selling spree.
Not out of the woods yet
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 29/06/2015
» The exclusion of Thai-registered carriers in the updated list of airlines that are subject to operating bans or restrictions within the EU is nothing to rejoice about.
Asia stocks hit by Greek fears
Published on 10/02/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian markets slipped Tuesday on renewed fears Greece will default on its debt obligations, but Shanghai rallied on fresh easing hopes after Chinese data showed inflation at its lowest level in more than five years.
Asian stocks mixed, Nikkei dips
Published on 06/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Thursday following a record close on Wall Street, while profit-taking sent Japan's Nikkei to its first loss since last week and the dollar retreated after breaking 115 yen.