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Japan PM to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Reuters, Published on 28/10/2025
» TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday.
Tiny Vanuatu steps up to protect the climate
Oped, Published on 28/08/2025
» Although the International Court of Justice (ICJ) turned 80 this year, there is a sense in which it has never felt younger. In a David-versus-Goliath moment, the tiny Pacific Island state of Vanuatu recently changed international law forever by bringing the world's most important issue before its highest court. The result is an ICJ advisory opinion on "the legal obligations of states in respect of climate change", as requested -- at Vanuatu's urging -- by the UN General Assembly (with 132 states co-sponsoring the resolution).
AP Thailand and Mitsubishi Estate: A 12-year alliance redefining urban living
Business, Published on 15/07/2025
» In an industry where partnerships often falter under pressure from cultural differences and market volatility, the alliance between AP Thailand Pcl and Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd stands out as a rare and enduring success story.
ASPIRE Onnut Station Sets New Sukhumvit Standard
Published on 04/06/2025
» Bangkok (4 June 2025) – A bold new chapter in Sukhumvit condominium living begins with the launch of ASPIRE Onnut Station, a move-in ready flagship development that redefines the Exclusive ALL-IN Lifestyle. Developed through a joint venture between AP Thailand—the nation’s leading condominium developer—and Japan’s Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., this landmark project offers an exceptional blend of location, intelligent design, and superior quality. Situated just 200 metres from BTS Onnut, ASPIRE Onnut Station presents an ideal combination of private and shared spaces tailored for today’s dynamic urban lifestyles—at a price point that makes premium city living more accessible than ever.
Biodiesel brand a low-carbon boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2025
» Thailand and Japan will co-launch a new premium-grade biodiesel to boost low carbon transport.
OCC Welcomes GUNKUL as New Leading Tenant
Published on 28/10/2024
» Mr Kris Narongdej (third from left), Chairman of the Board, and Mr Korn Narongdej (left), Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Raimon Land Public Company Limited (RML), along with Mr Yuji Okamoto (right), Managing Director of Mitsubishi Estate (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a joint venture partner of One City Centre (OCC)—Thailand’s tallest luxury Grade A+ office building—and Ms Roongrat Veeraparkkaroon (second from left), Managing Director of CBRE Thailand Co., Ltd., the sole office agent for OCC, recently welcomed Dr Sopacha Dhumrongpiyawut (third from right), Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Ms Naruechon Dhumrongpiyawut (second from right), Chief Operating Officer of Sustainable Energy Business and Strategic Investment at Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited (GUNKUL), a prominent renewable energy company in Thailand. GUNKUL has leased approximately 3,000 square metres at OCC to establish its new headquarters, supporting its future growth trajectory.
Kao, CP forge partnership for sustainable products
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/10/2024
» Kao Corporation, a global manufacturer of consumer and industrial chemical products, and Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to drive collaboration in co-creating sustainable consumer and chemical products.
Feather Launches Eco-Friendly Shampoo Bottle for Low-Carbon Living
Published on 06/09/2024
» SCG Chemicals, or SCGC, a leader in integrated polymer business solutions for sustainability, has partnered with Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of consumer goods and chemical products from Japan, known for brands such as Attack, Bioré, Haiter, Magiclean, Laurier, and Feather, to develop sustainable recycled packaging for the “Feather” hair care products. This packaging is made from high-quality recycled plastic resin, SCGC GREEN POLYMERTM, utilising SCGC's advanced recycling technology. The packaging is designed to have a low carbon footprint and is 100% recyclable, adhering to circular economy principles to maximise resource efficiency. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a low-carbon society while maintaining the quality of the product and ensuring consumer convenience.
Kao's New Mosquito Repellent Combats Dengue Fever Challenges
Published on 21/06/2024
» Thailand in 2024 is forecasted to experience the highest rainfall and highest temperatures due to the emerging climate change crisis. The risks caused by such phenomena can undermine authorities’ efforts in eliminating the recent years’ high records of increasingly mosquito-borne diseases led by dengue fever, chikungunya, zika virus, and malaria as puddling landscapes and heat only help support more mosquito breeding sites. Moreover, mosquitoes are developing resistance to insecticides.
Remembering Akira Toriyama
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/03/2024
» Last Sunday marked a sombre day for manga enthusiasts as news spread of the passing of Japanese icon Akira Toriyama (1955-2024). An official statement from his company, Bird Studio, said that the creator of Dragon Ball had passed away on March 1 at the age of 68 due to a sudden and tragic blood clot in the brain. Toriyama's demise came as a shock to many given his active involvement in numerous creative projects and his evident enthusiasm for his craft.