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Trio inks pact to churn out urban planning professionals
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/07/2024
» France-based software firm Dassault Systèmes, the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and Silpakorn University have teamed up to develop the next generation of urban planning professionals, aiming to turn Thailand into a leading smart city hub within Asean.
Why is the SET in a protracted slump?
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2024
» On July 1, with investors searching for clues about their investments in the second half of 2024, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index slipped below the psychological level of 1,300 points for the second time in a month.
Tris issues warning on falling demand
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/07/2024
» Tris Rating, a Thai credit rating agency, warns that property and leasing businesses should be strictly monitored in the second half based on decreasing demand, after 20 companies were downgraded in the first six months.
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.
Thaioil Wins Four Prestigious International Awards
Published on 02/07/2024
» Thaioil recognised for excellence in corporate governance, investor relations, and CSR at Alpha Southeast Asia Awards 2024.
Asia corporate giants feel the heat
Oped, Published on 02/07/2024
» Companies in Asia have been getting away with disclosing the bare minimum on managing the escalating financial risks due to climate change. But big international investors are ramping up pressure on Japan's three so-called megabanks Mizuho Financial Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) as well as one of the country's largest electricity producers, Chubu Electric Power.
IRPC and SCB Sign Sustainability-Linked Forward Contract
Published on 01/07/2024
» IRPC, led by Phichin Aphiwantanaporn, Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate Accounting & Finance, along with Somruidee Charoenkrongsakul, Acting Senior Vice President of Corporate Accounting & Finance, in collaboration with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), led by Soramon Inkatanuvatana, First Executive VP-Corporate Banking 1 Function, and Patrick Poulier, Executive Vice President & Head of the Financial Markets Function, signed an MoU to initiate Sustainability-Linked Forward Contracts aimed at preventing foreign exchange risks and promoting sustainable development.
IRPC and KTB Launch ESG-Linked FX Solutions
Published on 01/07/2024
» IRPC, in collaboration with Krung Thai Bank, advances the ESG-Linked FX Total Solutions Program, enhancing foreign exchange management to support IRPC’s sustainability goals.
MEA Showcases Thai State Enterprise Excellence with 3 Major Awards at AREA 2024
Published on 01/07/2024
» On 28 June 2024, Mr. Sombat Junkrajang, Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), represented the organisation in receiving top honours at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. MEA was recognised as an outstanding enterprise in Asia for good corporate governance and sustainable development reporting, adhering to international GRI standards.
Vietnam Airlines gets debt reprieve
Published on 29/06/2024
» The National Assembly in Hanoi has approved an extension for Vietnam Airlines’ 4 trillion dong ($157 million) in state-backed loans through July 2027 to give the financially struggling national carrier time to reorganise its operations, according to information from the parliament.