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Manufacturing index slips in September
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/10/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 3.5% year-on-year to 92.4 points in September, due mainly to sluggish car and construction industries, while the outcome of the US presidential election may pose a fresh challenge in this year's final quarter, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Prosperity needs a healthy planet
News, Published on 30/10/2024
» Progress on poverty reduction has slowed almost to a standstill in recent years. With nearly 700 million people still living on less than US$2.15 (73 baht) per day, the world is far from the goal of eradicating extreme poverty by 2030. At the current pace, it will take at least three decades to reach this target and more than a century to lift everyone above the poverty line of $6.85 per day used for upper-middle-income countries. Today, 44% of the global population falls below this threshold.
New fund to encourage SMEs to go digitally green
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/10/2024
» The Industry Ministry is preparing to spend more than 10 million baht helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make full use of digital technology and run more eco-friendly businesses, with the ultimate aim of increasing their competitiveness.
EV charging services new focus for Egat
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/10/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is scaling up its electric vehicle (EV) solution services, especially the expansion of charging outlets, to benefit from the growing EV industry and support the country's efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Run and ride for a greener environment
Life, Published on 28/10/2024
» Interested athletes and environmentally-conscious individuals are invited to help increase green spaces while promoting good health by joining "Siam Piwat Run Forest Run 2024: Green Run And Ride", until Nov 30.
Reaching for the sky
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» The aviation sector worldwide has been racing against time to reach net zero by 2050.
On course for tech goal
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/10/2024
» Two years after her statement that she wanted to create a new image for WHA Group as a tech company, group chief executive Jareeporn Jarukornsakul believes her efforts are close to bearing fruit, with the company set to achieve the goal next year.
UN sounds new global warming alarm
Published on 24/10/2024
» TORONTO - Current climate policies will result in global warming of more than 3 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, according to a United Nations report on Thursday — more than twice the rise agreed to nearly a decade ago.
UOB Thailand Partners with DHL for Sustainable Air Freight
Published on 24/10/2024
» UOB Thailand has announced its subscription to DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, marking an extended partnership between the two companies as UOB commits to enhancing supply chain sustainability by reducing its Scope 3 non-financed carbon emissions and advancing its sustainability agenda.
GC set to produce sustainable aviation fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/10/2024
» PTT Global Chemical (GC) Plc, the petrochemical arm of the national oil and gas conglomerate, vows to enter the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, aiming to produce the biofuel for aircraft next year to support the global campaign to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.