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India winning the poverty fight
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» Contrary to popular belief, democracy is about far more than holding elections or ensuring the peaceful transfer of political power. At its core lies the duty of elected representatives to respond to the fundamental needs of all citizens -- especially the marginalised and vulnerable -- regardless of their political or religious affiliations. Reducing poverty and fostering inclusive development are critical to fulfilling this democratic responsibility.
Opposition People’s Party rejects 2026 budget bill in final reading
Published on 15/08/2025
» The People’s Party (PP) has resolved to vote against the 2026 fiscal budget bill during its third and final reading in Parliament on Friday, saying the government’s spending plan failed to reflect the current economic situation.
True Powers Thailand’s Future with Data for Good
Published on 14/08/2025
» At GCNT Expo 2025, hosted by the Global Compact Network Thailand, True Corporation Group CEO Sigve Brekke delivered a keynote address outlining a bold vision for sustainable development under the theme “Data for Good: Greener Planet, Inclusive Society and Stronger Governance.” In a world expected to generate 181 zettabytes of data by the end of 2025—the equivalent of streaming HD video for 36 million years—the challenge, Brekke emphasised, is not just managing data, but transforming it into meaningful impact.
B8.9bn cut from budget bill: govt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavichira, who chairs the special budget scrutiny committee, told the House of Representatives on Wednesday that the committee has cut the proposed budget by 8.92 billion baht.
BGRIM posts B475m Q2 profit
Business, Published on 14/08/2025
» B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) has reported a normalised net profit attributable to the parent company of 475 million baht in the second quarter of this year, as well as 1.22 billion baht for the first six months.
Thailand must redefine FDI for future
News, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand's economic future looks increasingly uncertain. Once a rising star among emerging markets, the country now faces persistent stagnation. A key reason lies in how we have treated foreign direct investment (FDI) -- not as a strategic lever for national economic development but as a short-term fix driven by rent-seeking behaviour, bureaucratic collusion, and a failure to safeguard the nation's long-term economic interests and its goals for equitable development.
Rethinking development in an era of upheaval
News, Published on 14/08/2025
» For many developing countries, the global economic landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. Lower growth, disrupted supply chains, reduced aid flows, and heightened financial-market volatility represent significant headwinds. Underpinning these changes is a fundamental restructuring, driven by the developed world, of the postwar economic and financial order. Against this background, a handful of factors are becoming critically important for the current and future well-being of developing countries -- and for the fate of multilateral institutions.
BJC Champions Inclusive, Climate-Smart Growth at GCNT Expo
Published on 13/08/2025
» At the GCNT Expo 2025: Forward SDGs Faster Together, Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC) and its flagship retail arm BigC underscored their role as a driving force in Thailand’s sustainable development agenda. Held from 29–31 July 2025 at True Digital Park, Bangkok, the expo, organized by the Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT), the country’s largest private-sector sustainability platform, brought together corporate leaders, policymakers, and changemakers. BJC not only presented its sustainability initiatives through a flagship exhibition booth but also sent senior executives to the stage to articulate a holistic vision that fuses inclusion, innovation, and environmental stewardship.
Association lashes online annual general meetings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/08/2025
» Online annual general meetings (AGMs) undermine shareholder engagement, information accessibility and corporate governance, says the Thai Investors Association (TIA), noting up to 60% of Thai listed firms plan to offer virtual AGMs this year.