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CP chief makes case for nuclear power
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/05/2024
» Public policies such as a carbon tax, along with innovations including artificial intelligence and nuclear power, are critical for Thailand’s bid to achieve its carbon-zero goals, says Suphachai Chearavanont, chief executive officer of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group.
More tax incentives for green investment planned
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2024
» The government is preparing a number of tax incentives to promote a low-carbon economy and encourage investment in environmentally friendly businesses, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says.
GSB Grants 48 Billion Baht on ESG Scores
Published on 30/05/2024
» Government Savings Bank, led by Paphakorn Ratanasate, Senior Executive Vice President, stated, “Government Savings Bank has adhered to our commitment as a Social Bank, proceeding with sustainable operations covering environment, society, and governance aspects through Green Finance. For the first time, the banking business has engaged an organisation's ESG Score as part of the credit loan approval process. Large-sized business customers are our preliminary group for GSB to enable credit approval alongside special interest rate reduction conditions for organisations accredited with a good ESG score by operating businesses focused on society, community, and environment.”
Design change prompts review of Red Line route
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/05/2024
» The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has ordered the rail agency to review the Red Line electric train extension project out of concern that a proposed design change might affect the high-speed Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airport link.
Airport rail link project back on track
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/05/2024
» The high-speed rail project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports is expected to be up and running later this year after the state and project builders agreed on a revised project.
CP LAND Wins Asia’s Best Social Media Advertising Campaign
Published on 15/05/2024
» C.P. LAND Public Company Limited (CP LAND), Thailand’s pioneering property developer, has secured a Silver Winner Award in the Best Social Media Advertising Campaign category for its "Happiness is all Around" campaign at the Hashtag Asia Awards 2024 held in Singapore. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding social media showcases that inspire trending currents and online phenomena. The campaign, launched in collaboration with the agency ‘Youngsanti’, highlights CP LAND’s success in digital marketing.
Towards strategic Thai-French ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/05/2024
» In April 2022, Thailand learned that French President Emmanuel Macron was keen to engage with the Asia-Pacific region in person. As the host of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders' Meeting (Apec) in October of that year, former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Don Pramudwinai quickly issued an invitation to the president to attend as a guest. The rest, as they say, is history.
Traceability Tech Helps Combat Dust Pollution
Published on 13/05/2024
» Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, a sustainable supplier of feed corn to Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), operates a Traceability Operations Room equipped with real-time satellite imagery data to identify and monitor hotspots in corn plantation plots daily. The aim is to eliminate crop burning within its corn supply chain, ensuring that the company sources feed raw material from areas committed to zero-burn practices. This endeavour aligns with the government's efforts to combat PM 2.5 pollution.
Clawing back after a steep Songkran decline
Business, Published on 11/05/2024
» Sentiment on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was relatively weak at the beginning of April, with average daily turnover of only 33 billion baht during the first week of the month.
SET bounces back as war fears ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/04/2024
» The Thai stock market rebounded sharply on Monday, rising by about 1.3%, as other regional bourses also bounced back from sharp losses on Friday as investors believe a full-blown war in the Middle East is unlikely while the People's Bank of China (PBOC) opted to keep interest rates unchanged.