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Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia to begin ambitious Asia-Pacific tour
Published on 03/09/2024
» JAKARTA: Dozens of excited Indonesians waved on Tuesday as a motorcade carried Pope Francis through the capital as he began the first leg of an ambitious Asia-Pacific tour expected to urge global action on climate change as part of his longest trip yet.
Cathay Pacific scraps Hong Kong-Singapore flights amid A350 inspections
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/09/2024
» Cathay Pacific Airways cancelled almost all its scheduled flights from Hong Kong to Singapore on Tuesday, as well as a raft of other services across Asia, after discovering a faulty engine component on some of its Airbus A350s.
Bangchak Drives Sustainable Growth with Bold 2030 Targets
Published on 03/09/2024
» Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited celebrated its success in the first half of 2024, marking its 40th anniversary as it steps into its fifth decade. This milestone year has been characterised by synergy realisation, transformation, and growth, all driven by a clear strategic vision that coordinates excellence within the group to enhance efficiency, ensure continuous business expansion, and maintain financial discipline. The company targets an EBITDA of THB 100 billion by 2030, reaffirming its leadership in the Thai energy sector and establishing a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
Bangchak preps B120bn to underpin expansion plans
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/09/2024
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc will spend 120 billion baht on growing its businesses, including a plan to buy more assets in the upstream petroleum business in order to support its efforts to increase Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) to 100 billion baht by 2030.
InterContinental hosts a unique art experience
Life, Published on 03/09/2024
» Thirty rooms at the InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit will be transformed into exhibition spaces during Hotel Art Fair 2024, which will open for public viewing on Friday from 11am to 5pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11am to 10pm.
Stretched US Navy eyes risky new waters in South China Sea
Published on 02/09/2024
» LONDON - As two US aircraft carrier battle groups patrolled the Indian Ocean this week in an explicit effort to deter Iran from striking Israel and sparking a major regional conflict, a very different military messaging effort was underway in a luxury conference centre in Manila.
Bangchak Wins "Inspirational Brand" at APEA 2024
Published on 02/09/2024
» Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has been honoured with the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 in the "Inspirational Brand Award" category within the Oil and Gas industry. The Bangchak brand was recognised for its exemplary image and philosophy that serves as an inspiration to others, thanks to its growth in tandem with social and environmental responsibility. The award was received by Mrs Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communication, at the event held at Bangkok Marriott Hotel the Surawongse.
Dearth of aircraft stalls launch for Really Cool Airlines
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/08/2024
» The worldwide aircraft shortage has delayed the launch of Really Cool Airlines in Thailand.
Gastronomy from around the globe
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/08/2024
» Bangkok's longest-running annual culinary event, the World Gourmet Festival, is back for its 24th year at Anantara Siam Bangkok.
We need a food sharing mechanism
News, Published on 26/08/2024
» During the Asean-Australia Post-Ministerial Conference in Vientiane last month, Indonesia's foreign minister Retno Marsudi once again highlighted the critical role partners like Australia must play in easing the region's food insecurity.