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Nippon Paint's GREEN PLAN: Net-Zero by 2050
Published on 01/08/2024
» Global warming is a clear threat to the environment and humanity. The increase in atmospheric temperature (climate change) today has serious consequences for all life on Earth. Many people worldwide are aware of and are urgently tackling this issue. Nippon Paint, Asia’s no. 1 and the world’s no. 4 largest paint manufacturer and distributor, has recognised the causes and effects of the climate crisis for decades. Therefore, it expresses its commitment by unveiling its mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 with the ‘GREEN PLAN’, hoping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy sources used in production.
Apple's 'Out Of Office' ad faces backlash
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2024
» Apple's new short film, "The Underdogs: OOO (Out Of Office)," shot in Thailand, has attracted significant criticism on social media for its allegedly stereotypical portrayal of the country.
Factory output falls more than forecast as car output slumps
Reuters, Published on 31/07/2024
» Thailand's manufacturing production index dropped 1.71% in June from a year earlier due mainly to lower car production and higher energy costs, the Industry Ministry said on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations.
Temu disrupts Thai online retailers
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/07/2024
» The flood of cheap Chinese products into Thailand is expected to grow even larger following the entry of the Chinese online retailer Temu to the local e-commerce market on Monday.
Call to educate public over nuclear push
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/07/2024
» A new public perception of nuclear technology in the power sector is needed and crucial for the Energy Ministry's efforts to push for small modular reactor (SMR) projects in the 2024 power development plan, say energy and nuclear technology experts.
The pitfalls of 'going nuclear'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/07/2024
» Reports that the energy ministry is conducting a feasibility study into developing small nuclear power plants have been met with mixed reactions -- from welcome, mainly by the energy and industrial sectors, to reluctance and fear.
Big Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday as traders weighed the rising expectations of US interest rate cuts against continued weakness in technology shares after a protracted run-up in prices.
Thai Union Expands Footprint in Ghana with Cold Store
Published on 25/07/2024
» On Thursday, 18 July, Thai Union officially opened its new, 8,000-metric-ton cold store for its Pioneer Food Cannery (PFC) factory. Located in Tema near PFC’s manufacturing plant, the cold store will ensure year-round temperature-controlled storage of Atlantic tuna for the factory, further strengthening the resilience of its supply chain and Thai Union’s manufacturing footprint.
Prepare for a future of heat waves
Oped, Published on 23/07/2024
» People across Asia have eagerly awaited the end of heat-wave season, which now appears to be drawing to a close. In my home country, the Philippines, the first typhoon of the year arrived in late May, lowering temperatures that had climbed to nearly 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit). Over the previous few months, the record-breaking heat led to school closures, a spike in emergency room visits, reduced productivity, and a return to remote work.
GAC Aion upbeat on EV market prospects
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/07/2024
» GAC Aion New Energy Automobile, an electric vehicle manufacturer under Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (GAC), expects to gain benefits from the continual growth of Thailand's EV market, following the recent opening of a 2.3-billion-baht EV assembly plant in Rayong.