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French winemaker jailed for huge champagne fraud
AFP, Published on 02/09/2025
» REIMS, France - A French winemaker who made and sold thousands of bottles of fake champagne in an elaborate scam involving carbonating Spanish wine was jailed on Tuesday.
Covestro acquires Vencorex sites in US, Thailand
Published on 18/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 — German materials manufacturer Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (Hexamethylene Diisocyanate) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, the United States. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex. With this acquisition, Covestro strategically expands and improves its aliphatics production portfolio in the US and in the Asia-Pacific region. The company thereby further advances the implementation of its "Sustainable Future" corporate strategy by continuing its growth in profitable and innovative business areas such as Coatings and Adhesives.
Medical charity decries US-backed Gaza aid
AFP, Published on 27/06/2025
» GENEVA - The medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) called on Friday for a controversial Israel- and US-backed relief effort in Gaza to be halted, branding it “slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid”.
Thailand moves fast to roll out AI for fraud detection
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/03/2025
» Thailand is rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) for fraud detection, according to SAS Institute, a global leader in the data and AI field.
First severe bird flu case in US sparks alarm
AFP, Published on 19/12/2024
» WASHINGTON - An elderly patient in Louisiana is in a "critical condition" with severe avian influenza, US authorities announced Wednesday, the first serious human case in the country as fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic.
Malaysia to deploy elite force on Thai border to combat crime
Online Reporters, Published on 26/11/2024
» Malaysia will assign a special force to take the lead in guarding the border with Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district from Sunday as the neighbouring country takes serious action against smuggling and other cross-border crimes.
AI in trade, industry set to increase Thai GDP by 6%
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/11/2024
» Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is projected to raise Thailand's GDP by 6% by 2030, with hefty contributions from the trade and manufacturing sectors, according to a joint online survey by SCB X and SCB Economic Intelligence Center (SCB EIC).
Your horoscope for Aug 30 - Sep 5
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 30/08/2024
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Embassy of Italy to Thailand and Italian Trade Agency Thailand
Published on 10/06/2024
» Delighted to Extend a Warm Invitation to Visit the “ITALIAN PAVILION” 13 – 15 June at Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2024 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Hall 1, Booth B01-B08, C01-C10, C15-C16
Authentic Italian Flavours at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2024
Published on 28/05/2024
» Experience Italy's finest cuisine at the Italian Pavilion, presented by the Italian Trade Agency and the Embassy of Italy in Thailand from May 28th to June 1st at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.