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A brighter future for the booming solar sector
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/02/2021
» The solar business in Thailand is booming, as the government prepares to hit its Paris Climate Accords target of 30% renewable by 2030 and private businesses seek to attract green investors by matching ambitious emissions reduction targets.
ESG ratings don't mean what you think
Business, William Hicks, Published on 26/12/2020
» Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings and sustainability stock indices based on ESG scoring have become the hot new trend among retail and institutional investors, allowing them to evaluate companies based on sustainability and social development instead of simply profits and losses. ESG funds promise long-term growth as governments around the globe promise to scale down emissions to combat climate change.
From down and out to the 'Tesla of Thailand'
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/06/2020
» On the surface, Somphote Ahunai, one of Thailand's few self-made billionaires, is easily compared to Elon Musk -- the ostentatious, genius Tesla founder, who is as well known for his prophetic futurisms as for his frequent, unbecoming Twitter outbursts.
One Bangkok's intricate launch strategy
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/12/2019
» The developers behind One Bangkok, the 120-billion-baht megaproject being built next to Lumpini Park, are placing big bets on standing out in an area seeing a notable uptick in mixed-use development.
Blockchain stands at the precipice
Business, William Hicks, Published on 03/12/2019
» Following the crash in cryptocurrency prices, the future of blockchain remains uncertain, yet enthusiasm abounded at the World Blockchain Summit held in Bangkok on Monday for the potential of this fledgling technology.
Tech experts caution against change for change's sake
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/04/2019
» Digital transformation at companies must be driven by business needs and not simply involve chasing after the latest technology, according to a panel of tech experts.
B.Grimm chief advises caution for renewable energy
Business, William Hicks, Published on 14/11/2018
» Thailand must work smarter and harder to create an effective renewable energy infrastructure, says the chairman and chief executive of B.Grimm.