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Pioneering Battery Recycling Initiative Transforms Waste into Value
Published on 22/03/2024
» Panasonic Energy (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (PECTH), UMC Metals Ltd. (UMC Metals) and CP All Public Company Limited (CP All) announced the success of the 'Circular Economy Initiative through Battery Recycling Project,' leveraging the ECOARC™ Furnace—a technology melting used batteries to take back reusable materials for economic value. Only Panasonic batteries are capable of undergoing this melting and extracting reusable materials, for being a battery which does not contain environmentally harmful substances. Moreover, building on last year's partnership with CP All to establish used battery collection boxes at 7-Eleven stores, the project targets 1,000 stores within 2024, allowing more used batteries to be collected and to be brought into the Circular Economy.
PM to court Japanese investment
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will meet on Friday with leading carmakers in Japan to convince them to invest in Thailand's electronic vehicle (EV) industry.
Panasonic Launches 'Panasonic Cares' CSR Project in Thailand
Published on 20/10/2023
» Panasonic Group in Thailand is moving forward with its corporate social responsibility project "Panasonic Cares" under the concept "For the Wellbeing of People, Society, and the Planet," reinforcing its dedication to conducting business with a focus on sustainable health and well-being, safety, and comfort for individuals, society, and all life on Earth. Under this initiative, the group has set a goal to provide products and engage employees in activities that support hospitals, medical personnel, schools, and environmental initiatives in communities across the country. To pilot the project, Panasonic's team, led by management and employees along with business partners in Khon Kaen Province, united to deliver products in support of the work of medical personnel at Nam Phong Hospital and Ubolratana Hospital in Khon Kaen Province.
Panasonic Collaborates with Thai Authorities to Seize Counterfeit Batteries Valued at Over 17 Million Baht
Published on 21/09/2023
» On July 26, 2023, Panasonic, in collaboration with the Economic Crime Suppression Division under the Royal Thai Police (“ECD Police”) and Lazada Thailand, successfully apprehended a major seller of counterfeit batteries operating on online platforms. This operation resulted in the seizure of more than 400,000 fake Panasonic batteries with a total estimated value of over 17 million baht. This represents the highest number of seized counterfeit Panasonic products in Thailand and Southeast Asia to date. All individuals apprehended in the raid are now facing criminal charges related to trademark infringement under the Thai Trademark Act, carrying a maximum penalty of imprisonment for up to four years, a fine of up to 400,000 baht, or both.
Finding beauty in the everyday
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/07/2023
» The 12th White Elephant Art Award focuses on realistic and figurative art which refers to art that depicts everyday objects, figures or subjects in a realistic or true-to-life way. After The White Elephant Art Award announced a theme of "Cherish The World", two artists -- Jarun Pan-onta and Surapun Kwansaensuk -- drew inspiration from nature to create paintings. As a result, Jarun won the White Elephant Prize while Surapun won a special prize called the Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi Award, created for the first time.
Shares rise on hopes for stimulus in China
Business, Published on 01/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks inched higher yesterday as weak manufacturing data from China stoked expectations of fresh stimulus, even as strong US data bolstered the view that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.
Investors cheer signs of end to US debt drama
Business, Published on 20/05/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares rose on Friday as increased hopes of a deal over the US debt ceiling and strong economic data lifted sentiment, while Japan's Nikkei index jumped to its highest level in nearly 33 years.
Lingering bank worries keep lid on Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares came under pressure yesterday after lingering banking stability concerns gripped Wall Street, while bond markets bet that recent rate hikes by central banks will be among the last of the cycle, allowing for policy relief later in the year.
Tesla taps Asian firms to improve new battery
Business, Published on 11/03/2023
» It's crunch time at Tesla Inc, where Elon Musk is looking to crack the code for making better, cheaper batteries.
Japan rolls out 'humble and lovable' delivery robots
AFP, Published on 08/02/2023
» FUJISAWA (JAPAN) - "Excuse me, coming through," a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodges pedestrians on a street outside Tokyo, part of an experiment businesses hope will tackle labour shortages and rural isolation.