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Russian athletes headed to Paris have military links, support war
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2024
» HAGUE - More than half of the Russian and Belarusian athletes cleared to compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have links to military agencies or showed support for the war in Ukraine, according to a human rights group which is urging sponsors of the Games to intervene.
HSBC launches sustainable supply chain finance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/07/2024
» HSBC Thailand sees significant opportunities in sustainable supply chain financial services in the Thai market, noting that financial solutions would give local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improved access to funding sources.
Jobs for the elderly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/07/2024
» The recent story about a 61-year-old man who sought a job through the Mirror Foundation, an NGO that helps the homeless and unemployed, suggests there is a need for state agencies to streamline their policies regarding the employment of the elderly.
Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2024 Celebrates 81 ESG Champions
Published on 05/07/2024
» The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 celebrated a cohort of 81 exemplary ESG champions dedicated to shaping a sustainable future for the region and beyond, setting new benchmarks for corporate responsibility. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia on June 28, 2024, the AREA is widely regarded as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability practices across Asia.
Mitsubishi Elevator Thailand Wins AREA 2024 Award
Published on 03/07/2024
» Mitsubishi Elevator (Thailand) Co., Ltd., known as MET, represented by Mr Katsuya Kawabata, Managing Director, received the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 in the "Social Empowerment" category. The award recognised their continuous Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the "Hometown School Development" project. This project exemplifies their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. The awards ceremony took place at the Hilton Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Gap between jobs no longer a red flag
Business, Published on 31/05/2024
» You might find yourself between jobs because that was what you wanted, and it was your own decision to take a break. Good for you.
How green is the energy from our hydro dams?
Oped, Published on 29/05/2024
» Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP), a blueprint for the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037, has earned praise for its noble goal of increasing the use of clean, renewable energy. The plan states that by 2050, half of the electricity consumed locally must be clean and renewable energy — solar cells, wind, biomass, small nuclear and hydro dams.
Myanmar LGBTQ people plea for help
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/05/2024
» While Pride Month is around the corner in Thailand, Burmese LGBTQ people live under the Tatmadaw's shadow, waiting for help from their Thai counterparts.
PM orders agencies to review forest use requests
News, Published on 13/05/2024
» RATCHABURI: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday vowed to protect the nation's forests as he instructed agencies to review people's requests to make use of forest areas.
Southeast Asian banks must stop funding coal
Oped, Published on 11/04/2024
» Indonesia is by far a major top producer of dangerous climate emissions -- more than any country in the Southeast Asian region, mainly due to its burning of coal. The country is also feeling the full force of worsening climate disasters, from floods and storms to deadly landslides. My hometown, Jakarta, is sinking -- and this is compounded by regular catastrophic flooding and air pollution that disrupts millions of lives. Indonesia faces huge risks as it currently sits as the second most disaster-prone country in the world, according to the World Risk Report 2023.