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Siriraj Hospital Partners with Novo Nordisk for Chronic Disease Research
Published on 28/08/2024
» Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The aim is to promote collaboration in the study and research of medications for diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. This collaboration will also provide opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research and offers researchers more options in clinical studies. Additionally, this partnership also aims to facilitate training, joint research projects, and the exchange of innovative information and knowledge.
BGLNG completes first LNG import
Business, Published on 28/08/2024
» B.Grimm LNG Ltd (BGLNG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM), has imported its first LNG cargo, becoming the first private LNG shipper in Thailand to import LNG for sale to small power producers (SPPs).
Listed firms' profits up 9.7% in H1
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2024
» Net profits of listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand surged 9.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2024 to 519 billion baht as sales grew 6.3% over the period to 8.96 trillion baht, buoyed by a significant recovery in tourism and rising oil prices.
Switching to sustainable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thailand Research Expo 2024 returns with the theme "Research Synergy For The Sustainable Development Of Thai Economy And Society". The annual event was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand, the Ministry of Higher Education Science, Research and Innovation and research networks from various sectors. It takes place at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld until Aug 30.
First hearing on Chiang Mai airport revamp held
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 26/08/2024
» CHIANG MAI: Airports of Thailand (AoT) held the first public hearing on Monday for its 24-billion-baht, five-year plan to increase the passenger handling capacity at Chiang Mai International Airport to 20 million passengers a year.
EVA Air Pioneers Sharkskin Technology for Greener Flights
Published on 26/08/2024
» Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign up for modifications with its drag-reducing, and hence fuel-saving, AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline has decided to modify its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters with the innovative riblet films, covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, the first EVA Air freighter has already undergone this comprehensive modification at the airline’s home base at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Closely guided by Lufthansa Technik, the modification was carried out by EVA Air's affiliate, Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT). The aircraft is expected to re-enter commercial service in early September.
Protests erupt in Philippines as police target Duterte’s pastor
Published on 26/08/2024
» Violent protests broke out in the southern Philippine city of Davao on Sunday as police sought to arrest an evangelical preacher with ties to former leader Rodrigo Duterte’s family, deepening the powerful clan’s rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Lazada's youngest homegrown chief sets out growth vision to drive Thailand's digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/08/2024
» As the new chief executive of major e-marketplace operator Lazada Thailand, Varitha Kiatpinyochai, 32, is the company's youngest homegrown chief executive and the first woman to take the helm.
Heavy burden on young shoulders
Business, Published on 26/08/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra's recent ascension to prime minister, following the Constitutional Court's dismissal of her predecessor Srettha Thavisin over ethics violations based on a cabinet appointment, and the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won the last election, presents a complex interplay of economic, political and social challenges for the nation.
SCB WEALTH Hosts Seminar on AI and Global Investments
Published on 21/08/2024
» Dr. Yunyong Thaicharoen (4th from left), Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Wealth Banking Officer at Siam Commercial Bank, led a team in hosting the SCB FIRST Investment Outlook 2024 seminar, titled “Navigating the Investment World with Digital AI,” exclusively for the bank’s FIRST customers. The event featured notable speakers including Dr. Chalee Asavathiratham (3rd from left), Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Banking Officer; Mr. Sornchai Suneta (4th from right), First Executive Vice President of the Investment Office and Product Function; Dr. Thitima Chucherd (2nd from left), Head of Macroeconomic Research, SCB EIC; and Mr. Sittichai Duangrattanachaya (3rd from right), Senior Vice President of the Investment Strategy Department, Research Group at InnovestX Securities Co., Ltd. The seminar was recently held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Bangkok.