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In his first appearance, Pope Leo offers three big clues about his papacy
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2025
» VATICAN CITY — From his first moments on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV gave three important clues about what kind of leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church he will be.
Working on our shared values
News, Published on 09/05/2025
» The European Union was born from the ashes of the Second World War to break the cycle of wars between historical enemies. On May 9, 1950, French foreign minister Robert Schuman presented a historical declaration proposing to jointly manage, through a single supranational authority, the industries needed to wage war -- coal, iron, steel. The Schuman Declaration was adopted by six countries -- Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; May 9 is since considered the founding day of the EU.
Thai Union Secures $150M ADB Blue Loan for Sustainability
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – May 8, 2025 –Thai Union Group PCL, a global leader in the seafood industry, has secured a landmark US$150 million Blue Loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)—the first such financing in Thailand’s seafood sector. The milestone sets a new benchmark for sustainable finance in aquaculture, reinforcing Thai Union’s commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainable seafood production, and climate resilience.
Thailand Rises as Logistics Hub Amid Global Shifts
Published on 08/05/2025
» BANGKOK – The Thai Chamber of Commerce highlights that recent U.S. tariff policies are accelerating foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand and ASEAN, driving a surge in logistics demand. To capitalise on this momentum, Messe Stuttgart, Koelnmesse, and Thai Intralogistics Association (TIA), joined forces to organise a landmark trade fair: LogiMAT & LogiFOOD Southeast Asia 2025, scheduled to take place from 15–17 October 2025 at BITEC Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok. The event aims to position Thailand as a regional logistics hub and propel Southeast Asia to the forefront of intralogistics. Organisers expect 350 exhibitors from Asia and Europe and more than 7,000 trade visitors.
THAIFEX-Anuga food and beverage show set for B98bn of orders
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2025
» The food and beverage show THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025 is expected to generate purchase orders exceeding 98 billion baht this month.
Costly inaction on gender parity
Oped, Published on 08/05/2025
» As I sat in the gender parity session at the WEF's Annual Meeting in Davos early this year, a familiar frustration washed over me.
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks ahead of Moscow parade
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» KYIV - Russia and Ukraine traded a barrage of drone strikes overnight on Wednesday, in attacks that killed two in Kyiv and forced Moscow to shut major airports hours before a swathe of foreign leaders was to arrive.
US, Chinese officials to hold trade talks in Switzerland
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - Senior US and Chinese officials will travel to Switzerland later this week to kickstart stalled trade talks following President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rollout, according to statements from both countries.
The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi hosts temple fair festival
Life, Published on 07/05/2025
» Everyone is invited to have fun in a retro style during "The Mall Lifestore Wat The Fest", which is running at M Grand Hall, ground floor of The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi, Lat Phrao Road, until May 14.
Trump praises Fed chair Powell, vows not to remove him
Business, Published on 06/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said he will not remove Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Board chairman before his term ends in May 2026 while describing the central banker as "a total stiff" and repeating calls for the Fed to lower interest rates.