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Published on 05/06/2024
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) successfully hosted the “GCCA CEO Gathering and Leader Conference 2024,” the first cement industry summit in Thailand in collaboration with the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA). This conference marks a significant milestone in uniting efforts from governments, international organisations, and alliances of leading cement and concrete producers across the globe, underscoring Thailand’s success in attracting global support and securing an innovation and green fund valued at CAD 8 million to advance the industry towards a Net Zero Future.
Published on 05/06/2024
» Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Law, a founding member of the Asian Law Institute (ASLI), had the honour of hosting ASLI’s 21st Annual Conference. The event took place on 29-30 May, with the theme “The Future of Law, the Future of Asia.” More than 260 scholars from over 100 institutions came together, and 176 papers were presented.
Business, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» Globally, one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute. Since the 1970s, plastic production has surged more rapidly than any other material.
Oped, Published on 05/06/2024
» The urgency of climate action hangs heavy over our planet. Asia, in general, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), in particular, the world's most densely populated region, are both highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and critical players in mitigating them alongside China and India.
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 05/06/2024
» It was technology that got us into this climate crisis, and it will be technology that gets us out of it. Specifically, technology that lets us go on living in a high-energy civilisation without burning fossil fuels, and technology that keeps the heat from overwhelming us while we work towards that goal.
Business, Published on 04/06/2024
» With 2024 set to surpass the heat record established in 2023, Thailand is preparing for a series of sweltering years ahead while grappling with a cooling economy.
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/06/2024
» Reducing carbon emissions in the agricultural industry remains a challenge, requiring cooperation from the public and private sectors, according to Thai Wah Plc, a starch and starch-based food company.
Oped, Published on 04/06/2024
» On Dec 12, 2019, a group of patients in Wuhan, China, started showing symptoms of an atypical pneumonia-like illness that did not respond well to standard treatments. Ninety days later, with more than 118,000 cases reported in 114 countries and 4,291 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 a pandemic.
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/06/2024
» Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, continues to expand its renewables business in India, with subsidiary Avaada Energy preparing to build a large solar farm to increase clean energy, cut carbon dioxide emissions and serve millions of people in the country.
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.