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US nuclear plant revived to help power AI
Published on 20/09/2024
» A unit at the Three Mile Island power plant, the site of the worst nuclear accident in American history, will restart operations to sell power to Microsoft for energy-hungry data centres tapping the boom in artificial intelligence.
Ciao Bella
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 20/09/2024
» As Chopard's new global ambassador, Bella Hadid wears the maison's icons in a campaign envisioned by Alasdair McLellan.
It's hip to be square
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 20/09/2024
» Light has been bouncing off Chopard's Ice Cube since 1999. The mimimalist geometric design debuted in a wristwatch literally on the rocks.
Countries that are in step must trade together
Oped, Published on 14/09/2024
» Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree on little except a disdain for free trade. Ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, Mr Trump has threatened a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports, while Ms Harris, whose policy positions remain murky, has indicated that she would follow in President Joe Biden's footsteps with "targeted and strategic tariffs". American politicians' free-trade enthusiasm of the 1980s and 1990s has vanished, and this scares other countries, which know that the United States -- despite its wobbles and foibles -- remains the world's most attractive trading partner.
Venice suffers from 'beauty curse'
Oped, Published on 10/09/2024
» Countries with great wealth or natural abundance often fall victim to their own blessings. Economists have long known that resource-rich countries can get stuck in cycles of slow economic growth, intense environmental degradation, and weak democratic institutions. But places endowed with a unique artistic and architectural heritage also can suffer from this "resource curse". Breathtaking monuments from a storied past can generate economic rents and sectoral distortions, not unlike those created by large reserves of fossil fuels and precious minerals.
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
The transition to green energy that wasn't
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 06/09/2024
» Despite much hype, the much-vaunted green energy transition away from fossil fuels isn't happening. Achieving a meaningful shift with current policies turns out to be unaffordably costly. We need to drastically change policy direction.
The role of finance in building resilience
Business, Published on 03/09/2024
» As Thailand confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, the role of financial institutions in driving sustainable growth has become increasingly vital. At UOB Thailand, we believe that sustainability must be at the heart of business practices, not just a peripheral concern. Our commitment is to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in integrating sustainable practices into their operations, ensuring that socioeconomic growth and environmental stewardship advance together.
Traders on sidelines awaiting signals from Fed chief
Business, Published on 24/08/2024
» RECAP: Trade was subdued in most Asian stock markets yesterday while the dollar rebounded from one-year lows, as investors were cautious ahead of a major speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Patama's legacy elevates Thai badminton to new heights
Sports, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Badminton Association of Thailand, under Royal Patronage, has opened a new chapter in the sport’s history, led by its current president, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul.