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FAO at 80: feeding the future
News, Published on 16/10/2025
» This year's World Food Day marks 80 years since the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), whose mandate from the outset has been to ensure humanity's freedom from want.
President Trump is losing his geo-economic war
News, Published on 16/10/2025
» In an age of shifting geopolitics, many countries' strategic planning includes imaginative exercises in weaponising their positions in the world. While Russia and China have been moderately successful at this game, America's efforts have already boomeranged back on it.
Thai edu-tech platform in the spotlight at Expand North Star
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 16/10/2025
» Student Care Co Ltd, the pioneer of Thailand's leading all-in-one school management and student welfare system, is transforming the nation's education landscape with its smart and sustainable school platform.
DES Ministry outlines 'lifeblood' mission
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/10/2025
» The mission of the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is to build the "lifeblood" of the government, referring to government cloud and data systems, says minister Chaichanok Chidchob.
SIAMJNK Targets ASEAN Expansion with Premium Warehouses
Published on 15/10/2025
» SIAMJNK Group, a leading premium warehouse operator in Thailand, has reaffirmed its confidence in the nation’s logistics resilience despite global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and the ongoing U.S.–China trade war. The company believes that shifting global supply chains and emerging tariff structures will further strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional logistics hub.
Changing face of foreign direct investment
News, Published on 15/10/2025
» Although US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies dominate news headlines, they are far from the only forces shaping global production. New investment patterns have been reshaping the global economic landscape since well before Mr Trump's tariffs.
CMAN to Acquire 60% Stake in Indonesian Lime Firm
Published on 14/10/2025
» Expanding its footprint across Southeast Asia, Chememan Public Company Limited (CMAN) has entered into agreements to acquire a 60% equity stake in PT Bukit Bunea (BB), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s PT Citatah Tbk (CTTH). The acquisition, valued at USD 10.5 million (approximately THB 336 million), will be executed through the purchase of newly issued shares under a Conditional Shares Subscription Agreement (CSSA) and a Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) with CTTH and its founder, Mr Taufik Johannes. The strategic investment remains subject to customary conditions precedent and is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2026.
Global goal to end deforestation nowhere near being met: experts
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» PARIS - Deforestation "has not meaningfully declined" despite a global pledge to halt forest destruction, but next month's UN climate summit in the Amazon could mark a turning point, experts said Tuesday.
Ratch eyes new 'inertia' power sales opportunity in Australia
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 14/10/2025
» An obstacle for renewable power and ageing fossil fuel-fired power plants is presenting a new revenue channel for power companies, with SET-listed power producer Ratch Group driving growth by selling "inertia" to a customer in Australia.
Is there a case for IMF gold sales?
News, Published on 14/10/2025
» With developing countries facing intense financial pressure and developed countries slashing foreign aid, it can be tempting to dream of stumbling across a pot of gold. Dream no longer: The International Monetary Fund is currently sitting on 90.5 million ounces of the metal.