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Lufthansa and FedEx to invest $600 million in Philippines
Published on 05/02/2026
» Lufthansa and FedEx Corp are investing more than $600 million for separate facilities in a former US air base in the Philippines as the country moves to attract more foreign capital, according to a senior government official.
‘Crisis of faith’ pushes Bitcoin to 15-month low
Published on 05/02/2026
» Bitcoin slumped below $72,000, a level last seen 15 months ago, as a broad risk-off sentiment engulfed global markets on Thursday.
AIT and MIT convene regional policy workshop on data-driven energy transition in Asia
Published on 05/02/2026
» Bangkok, Thailand, Jan 29, 2026 - The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), in partnership with the MIT Management ASEAN Office, convened a high-level policy workshop in Bangkok on Jan 28 to advance the use of energy–climate modelling and strategic foresight in shaping public decision-making across Asia.
CP AXTRA Joins Asia EnwastExpo 2026, Reinforcing Leadership in Food Waste Management
Published on 05/02/2026
» CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, operator of the wholesale and retail businesses Makro–Lotus’s, reaffirmed its leadership in food waste management for environmental sustainability by participating in the Asia Environmental and Waste Management Expo (Asia EnwastExpo) 2026. The event, one of Asia’s leading exhibitions and conference platforms for environmental solutions and waste management, was held under the theme “Empowering Asia’s Green Future”. The expo serves as a key forum for knowledge exchange, innovation sharing, and discussions on effective resource management to address Asia’s environmental challenges.
Krungthai Bank and IRPC moves forward with FX risk management
Published on 05/02/2026
» Krungthai Bank, in collaboration with IRPC Public Company Limited, will continue enhancing foreign exchange (FX) risk management for the third consecutive year through the ESG Data-Integrated FX Total Solutions project. The initiative integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) data into financial risk management via IRPC’s ESG Platform, covering data collection, analysis and disclosure. This approach strengthens FX risk management while advancing tangible and sustainable business operations.
Waiting times halved at busiest Bangkok traffic lights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» A new adaptive control traffic signal system to ease congestion at two of the city’s busiest intersections — Phra Khanong and Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) — has already halved average waiting times to six minutes, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Pheu Thai kindles 'sparks of hope'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates, with Yodchanan Wongsawat -- widely known as "Ajarn Chain" -- named as the party's top choice and first in line to assume the premiership should Pheu Thai win the upcoming general election.
Singapore data centre deal valued at US$5.1 billion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2026
» Global investment firm KKR, communications technology group Singtel, and ST Telemedia have signed definitive agreements for funds managed by a KKR-Singtel consortium to acquire the remaining 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) from founding shareholder ST Telemedia for a total consideration of S$6.6 billion (roughly US$5.1 billion).
Wildfire smoke kills more than 24,000 Americans a year: study
AFP, Published on 05/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Wildfires are growing larger, lasting longer and happening more often as the climate warms -- but the toll from their toxic smoke, especially from long-term exposure, remains poorly understood.
Low-rise home prices rise in EEC as condos ease
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/02/2026
» Prices for low-rise houses in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by higher land costs near industrial estates and expanding employment from new industries, while condo prices softened amid a supply glut.