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True Corporation Closes Oversubscribed JPY141.3 Billion Sustainability Loan
Published on 26/09/2024
» True Corporation Public Company Limited (TRUE), Thailand's leading telecom-tech company and global sustainability pioneer, has successfully secured its maiden sustainability-linked syndicated loan, totalling JPY141.3 billion, for refinancing and debt repayment. This marks the first time a telecom-tech company in Thailand has achieved a sustainability-linked syndicated loan.
CKPower Strengthens Sustainability DNA with ESG Recognition
Published on 24/09/2024
» CKPower Public Company Limited or CKPower (SET: CKP), one of the region’s largest producers of electricity from renewables with one of the lowest carbon footprints, is making significant progress in building a sustainability-driven DNA across the organisation as part of its “C-K-P” strategy, which focuses on developing personnel potential. The company recently joined the “ESG DNA Project: Sustainability Knowledge Set for All Levels of Personnel”, organised by the Stock Exchange of Thailand. As one of 50 model organisations participating in the project, CKPower was awarded a certificate in recognition of its commitment. Since joining the project, 79.7 percent of CKPower’s employees have met the evaluation criteria of the courses, underscoring the company’s dedication to upholding its responsibility to stakeholders while adhering to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. By embedding sustainability DNA in its personnel, CKPower ensures the application of these principles across all business processes, driving the organisation towards sustainable growth.
Former Merkel rival aims to become chancellor
News, Published on 24/09/2024
» Squeezed out of top-level politics by his arch-party rival Angela Merkel more than two decades ago, Friedrich Merz is on course to land his first-ever government job as Germany's next chancellor. The conservative Christian Democrat Party (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, which together are topping nationwide polls, last Tuesday agreed to nominate Mr Merz, 68, as candidate for chancellor in next year's federal election.
Unleash the Ultimate Hen & Bachelor Bash at Moxy!
Published on 23/09/2024
» Nestled in the vibrant heart of Thailand’s capital, Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong - the first and largest Moxy hotel in the Asia-Pacific region proudly announces the launch of its outrageously fun Hen Night & Bachelor Night packages! Get ready to party like never before with offerings that guarantee wild nights, epic memories, and fabulous chaos, available from now until 30 June 2025. Gather your crew, raise your glasses, and let Moxy take your celebration to the next level.
Explore 5 Must-See Zones at Sustainability Expo 2024
Published on 23/09/2024
» The Sustainability Expo (SX) 2024 is set to return as ASEAN’s largest sustainability event, taking place from September 27 to October 6, 2024, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. Now in its fifth consecutive year, SX has grown into a regional platform for sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. Supported by five leading corporations—Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd., PTT Public Co., Ltd., SCG, ThaiBev, and Thai Union Group Public Co., Ltd.—SX 2024 aims to inspire businesses, governments, and individuals to work together toward a sustainable future.
Thai Union Extends Helping Hand to Flood-Affected Communities in Thailand
Published on 20/09/2024
» Thai Union Group PCL, the global leader in seafood, has launched its "Thai Union Cares for Flood Victims" initiative to support communities devastated by the recent floods in northern and northeastern Thailand. Collaborating with the Buaphet Rescue Association in Pathum Thani province, the company has donated essential supplies, including nutritious food, to those affected.
Call for national asset management firm
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/09/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), says the government should establish a national asset management company (AMC) to prepare for a potential increase in non-performing loans (NPLs) within the banking industry.
Asian shares advance on tech rally, rate optimism
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets advanced on Friday, following a tech rally on Wall Street, while US economic data sustained expectations that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates next week.
Do you really own your devices?
Life, James Hein, Published on 11/09/2024
» Do you own the hardware and software you purchased? Yes, no and possibly, so let's dive into an example. A man buys a second-hand Microsoft Surface from the Internet. It is one of a batch. He uses it for a few years until one day a massage pops up on the screen advising that Mastercard has locked the device and it should be returned to Mastercard. The man does some research and finds out that Microsoft has embedded some software in the firmware and BIOS that has enabled this to occur. It also turns out that this software can be found in other Microsoft and Apple devices, is very difficult to detect and requires a high skill level to remove, or you can just install Linux.
7-Eleven deserves more than shareholder primacy
News, Published on 09/09/2024
» Over two weeks from the first report of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc's bid to acquire Japan's Seven & I Holdings Co, the battle lines for public opinion are being drawn.