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Listed bank profits edge up in 2025
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2026
» The banking sector reported marginal net profit growth of 3.6% in 2025, with large banks posting weaker profitability while small lenders delivered strong earnings growth.
Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift
Business, Published on 17/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.
China urges travel agencies to reduce Japan-bound visitors by 40%
Kyodo News, Published on 25/12/2025
» KYODO — China has urged domestic travel agencies to reduce the number of Japan-bound tourists by 40%, industry sources said Thursday, amid a Beijing-Tokyo row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on a Taiwan contingency.
TCMA Supports Green Public Procurement to Drive Thailand Toward Net Zero
Published on 25/12/2025
» Green public procurement in Thailand is evolving beyond its traditional environmental role to become a key economic mechanism supporting the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy. By leveraging government spending to create demand for low-carbon goods and services, Green Public Procurement (GPP) is helping accelerate industrial transformation—particularly in the construction and building materials sector, one of Thailand’s largest contributors to investment and employment.
Phasing out coal makes economic sense
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand's recent update to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) was met with polite applause from diplomatic circles and global communities. By finally aligning the national net-zero target with the mid-century goals of our neighbours, the kingdom appears to be getting back on track.
TCMA Pushes Co-Processing to Strengthen Thailand’s NDC 3.0
Published on 19/12/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has reiterated its commitment to steering the nation’s cement sector toward its Net Zero 2050 goal, highlighting “Co-Processing in cement kilns” and circular economy as key mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to leverage lessons learned from Mexico’s national waste management model to strengthen global collaboration and support the implementation of Thailand’s NDC 3.0 targets.
Bonus, benefits dispute settled, Daikin ends lockout
Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025
» Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co has reached agreement with its labour union, ending a dispute over bonuses and benefits, and ended its mass lockout of employees, Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong announced on Tuesday.
EGAT Drives Carbon-Neutral Future at IEEE Summit
Published on 08/12/2025
» A major global energy forum has taken centre stage in Bangkok, spotlighting Thailand’s strengthened commitment to a carbon-neutral future. The Ministry of Energy, led by Athapol Rerkpiboon, presided over the opening of IEEE PES GTD Asia 2025 under the theme “Accelerating the Energy Transition toward Carbon Neutrality – A Sustainable Energy Future for All.” Held from 26–29 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event is hosted by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (Thailand) in collaboration with public- and private-sector partners. More than 10,000 participants and over 400 leading global companies are showcasing advanced technologies to fast-track the green transition at a time when fossil fuels and natural gas still dominate supply.
How climate fund can give justice for all
News, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 28/11/2025
» In one of the most momentous climate policy moves, Thailand's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) was formally submitted to the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on Nov 4.
VAT hikes alone won't narrow deficit
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 27/11/2025
» This article is not meant to attack Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas’s Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) for the fiscal years from 2026 to 2030. It is meant to emphasise the fragility of a Thai fiscal position that requires multiple revenue enhancement measures.