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Egat, B.Grimm ink major hybrid power deal
Published on 20/01/2020
» The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has signed a contract with B.Grimm Power-Energy China Consortium to develop the world’s largest hydro floating solar hybrid power project at Sirindhorn dam in Ubon Ratchathani.
BAAC goes to cabinet for capital
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/01/2020
» A proposal by the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to raise registered capital by 6 billion baht this year is scheduled to go before the cabinet on Tuesday.
2020 budget signals greater stimulus
Business, Published on 16/01/2020
» The passing of the budget for the 2020 fiscal year highlights the growing importance of government stimulus in supporting the Thai economy.
Businesses ready to roll with clear 5G timeline
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2020
» Business operators are keen on 5G adoption after seeing a clear-cut schedule from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to proceed with 5G licence auctions next month.
Virtuous circle
Asia focus, Published on 13/01/2020
» Once a severely water-stressed country, Singapore has embraced a vision to turn itself into a "Global HydroHub" and is slowly but steadily becoming a leading centre for business opportunities and expertise in water technologies.
Saving the world's water
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 13/01/2020
» Despite being an essential component of life, water is a commodity that humans usually take for granted. For many, water scarcity is impossible to imagine because after all, 70% of our planet's surface is covered in water.
BAAC expects B100bn shortfall in new lending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2020
» The state-run Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) estimates that new lending will fall short of its target by 100 billion baht for this financial year through the end of March 2020, given lower demand for new loans after the launch of its debt suspension scheme for farmers amid drought.
Falling water levels deliver a taste of things to come
Business, Published on 13/01/2020
» Saltier tap water in parts of Bangkok is a harbinger of the much-feared drought, with the brackish taste stemming from how the Chao Phraya River's level has become too low to keep out seawater.
Consumer confidence at lowest since May 2016
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2020
» Consumer confidence continued to decline in December, to the lowest level since May 2016, as the public fretted over the economic slowdown, mounting political instability and global uncertainty.
US job growth moderates
Published on 10/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: The US labour market ended 2019 with less momentum, as payroll gains cooled by more than forecast and wages rose at the weakest annual pace since 2018, even as unemployment held at a half-century low of 3.5%.