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AIT and MIT convene regional policy workshop on data-driven energy transition in Asia
Published on 05/02/2026
» Bangkok, Thailand, Jan 29, 2026 - The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), in partnership with the MIT Management ASEAN Office, convened a high-level policy workshop in Bangkok on Jan 28 to advance the use of energy–climate modelling and strategic foresight in shaping public decision-making across Asia.
AIT hosts Gates Foundation President to advance global development partnership
Published on 12/01/2026
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) hosted Dr Christopher J. Elias, president of global development at the Gates Foundation, for discussions on strengthening cooperation in global development and applied research.
IWA and AIT Co-organise the 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition
Published on 17/12/2025
» The International Water Association’s 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition was successfully held in Bangkok, from 8 to 12 December, bringing together water professionals and other key actors, from researchers through to government officials, to advance solutions for low- and middle-income countries.
AIT advances sustainability through government–industry–academia collaboration
Published on 09/12/2025
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) hosted the Government–Industry–Academia Policy Trialogue 2025 on 28 November 2025 at its campus in Pathum Thani. Held under the theme “INSPIRE – IDEATE – INNOVATE”, the event brought together policymakers, business leaders and academics to collaborate on Asia’s sustainability and technology challenges.
African stars get extra week with clubs before Cup tourney
AFP, Published on 04/12/2025
» PARIS - Star players such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo and Achraf Hakimi will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week until December 15 before joining their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA said on Wednesday.
Bangkok to Host Major Global Water Summit
Published on 02/12/2025
» Thailand is set to welcome more than 2,500 global water experts from 90 countries to the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2025, taking place from 8–12 December 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The five-day event aims to drive strengthened international cooperation in water, sanitation, innovation, and public utility development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Asia Charts Semiconductor Future Through Collaboration
Published on 18/11/2025
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Zhen Ding Technology Holding Limited (ZDT) successfully co-hosted the AIT–ZDT Forum Workshop-1: “Regional Development in the Semiconductor Age” on 13 November 2025 in Bangkok. Bringing together more than 100 industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and academics, the forum explored how semiconductors are shaping regional development, technological sovereignty, and talent ecosystems in the 21st century.
AIT, VIT Partner to Advance Semiconductor Education
Published on 29/09/2025
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), an international institute of higher learning based in Thailand, and Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India, have forged a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in education, research, and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on the fast-growing semiconductor sector.
Arsenal, Real Madrid win Champions League openers, Juve snatch dramatic draw
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» PARIS - Arsenal won 2-0 away to Athletic Bilbao as the league phase of this season's Champions League kicked off on Tuesday, with two Kylian Mbappe penalties giving Real Madrid a narrow win over Marseille while Juventus and Borussia Dortmund drew an eight-goal thriller.
Floods 'a recurring nightmare'
Oped, Published on 16/09/2025
» Thailand has faced floods for more than a century. Some years are worse than others, but the pattern is consistent. The catastrophic 2011 floods remain the most painful reminder: according to the World Bank, they caused US$46.5 billion (1.5 trillion baht) in economic losses, displaced 13 million people, and claimed approximately 800 lives. Much of the country's industrial heartland was submerged for months, severely impacting global supply chains.