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Compassion key to understanding HIV
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 26/07/2024
» Emanuel Karlstrom, 39, a strategist at Hiv-Sverige/HIV-Sweden, a national organisation that works for people living with HIV, says he found out that he contracted HIV in Thailand in 2012.
Unveiling the Vision of Chia Tai's Commercial Leader
Published on 25/07/2024
» Agriculture is closer to us than we may think, as it is an integral part of our food sources and daily lives. Promoting food security is therefore a key focus for leading companies in the agricultural sector, including Chia Tai Company Limited, Thailand's leading innovative agricultural company. Chia Tai is a name familiar to Thai people for over a century, committed to operating an agricultural business while enhancing the quality of life on a sustainable basis.
Getting employed after retirement
Oped, Published on 25/07/2024
» The question of what to do after retirement and employment becomes increasingly pertinent in countries around the world including Malaysia which is making its transition into an ageing society, with an extended average lifespan of 74.8 years, according to 2023 data from the Department of Statistics.
NSTDA reveals crucial future technologies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2024
» Artificial muscles, engineered microbes and security robotics are among the top 10 technological advances to watch out for this year, as they will make an impact over the next 5-10 years, according to the National Science Technology and Development Agency (NSTDA).
Climate fight needs a better way forward
Oped, Published on 23/07/2024
» Starting in the 1990s, climate change has become a fixation for politicians and elites in rich countries. It emerged as the world had just seen the end of the Cold War. In the capitals of Europe in particular, it felt like most of the planet’s big problems were fixed, so climate change was the final frontier.
Prepare for a future of heat waves
Oped, Published on 23/07/2024
» People across Asia have eagerly awaited the end of heat-wave season, which now appears to be drawing to a close. In my home country, the Philippines, the first typhoon of the year arrived in late May, lowering temperatures that had climbed to nearly 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit). Over the previous few months, the record-breaking heat led to school closures, a spike in emergency room visits, reduced productivity, and a return to remote work.
University of Wisconsin Celebrates 175 Years of Innovation
Published on 19/07/2024
» The grand celebration of the University of Wisconsin's 175th anniversary saw a joyous gathering of alumni and current students from Thailand and around the globe. The event, filled with happiness, smiles, and heartfelt connections, took place at the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok. Professor Jennifer Mnookin, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, expressed her admiration for Thailand, the Land of Smiles, and her deep gratitude for the royal benevolence of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who graciously granted an audience to the university's delegation during their visit to Thailand to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Bangkok.
Meet your biodiversity pledges
Oped, Published on 19/07/2024
» This summer of record-breaking heat waves and contentious elections around the world offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the role individuals can play in driving positive change. By building coalitions and amplifying the voices of those most affected by crises, we can muster the courage and political will needed to overcome seemingly insurmountable global challenges.
Malaysia's Mahathir, 99, hospitalised
Reuters, Published on 18/07/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been hospitalised at the National Heart Institute since Monday, according to his office.
US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid
New York Times, Published on 18/07/2024
» WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid) on Wednesday, forcing him to cancel a campaign event in Las Vegas and likely sidelining him for days following the conclusion of former President Donald Trump's nominating convention Thursday.