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Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
AI can accelerate SDG in Thailand
Oped, Published on 30/05/2024
» We have just passed the halfway point in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Adopted by all UN members in 2015, the agenda laid out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to mobilise efforts to end poverty, fight inequalities, and tackle climate change.
Bangkok Business Challenge 2024: Growing Impactful Ventures
Published on 29/05/2024
» The Bangkok Business Challenge, the longest-running startup competition for aspiring future entrepreneurs, is gearing up for another year, with Sasin School of Management hosting the event and SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a leading innovator in chemical solutions, as its titled sponsor. This year's concept is "Growing Impactful Ventures," aiming to drive businesses forward sustainably. The competition is open to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from all disciplines and universities, nationally and globally, who possess the entrepreneurial skills, creativity, and innovative thinking to scale their ventures from inception to practical business implementation. The event will take place from June 20-22, 2024, at Sasin School of Management, as part of the Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week 2024 (SasinIEW).
Global crises demand unified action
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/05/2024
» The world is facing unprecedented crises. Without revitalising the collective spirit backed by action, the survival of humanity could be at risk.
Green push needs united approach
News, Published on 20/05/2024
» Bridging the divide between agriculture and forestry is imperative for climate action. The global and national race is on to steeply reduce emissions over the next six years. According to the watershed Global Stocktake report, released ahead of COP28 in Dubai, we face the daunting task of reducing emissions by 43% by 2030 to retain the possibility of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees by the end of the century, and 27% to stabilise at a 2-degree temperature increase. Since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, we have managed only to be on track for a 2% reduction in emissions against 2019 baselines. Each subsequent year, we collectively feel the impacts of a hotter, more volatile climate as new records are set for temperature and natural disasters.
PAT Celebrates 73rd Anniversary, Announces Growth
Published on 17/05/2024
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) held a ceremony on the 73rd anniversary of its founding, donating 36 million baht to the Chaloem Phrakiat project and announcing an operational profit net worth increase of 25.34 percent. PAT is motivated to advance potential initiatives that will propel the national economy forward and is committed to continuing its green port policy for sustainability, establishing goals to manage areas for the benefit of all sectors.
Greenmoons and Laiye Unveil Smart Automation in Thailand
Published on 17/05/2024
» Greenmoons Co., Ltd., a leading startup specialising in digital transformation and web and app development, has now partnered with Laiye to introduce Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to the Thai market. Laiye, globally renowned for AI automation, excels in integrating robotic systems with intelligent automation (RPA+AI). This collaboration aims to transform Thai businesses into the digital age.
Towards strategic Thai-French ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/05/2024
» In April 2022, Thailand learned that French President Emmanuel Macron was keen to engage with the Asia-Pacific region in person. As the host of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders' Meeting (Apec) in October of that year, former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Don Pramudwinai quickly issued an invitation to the president to attend as a guest. The rest, as they say, is history.
TIDLOR Hits Record Q1 Net Profit, Loan Milestone
Published on 09/05/2024
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited (“TIDLOR” or “the Company”) disclosed the Q1/2024 performance in line with the targets, achieving a new high in net profit of Baht 1,104.1 million, marking an increase of 15.6% YoY, and total revenue of Baht 5,309.1 million, rising by 22.2% YoY. This growth was driven by continuous expansion in both the lending and insurance brokerage businesses, coupled with effective cost management over the past 2-3 years.