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Indonesia’s free-lunch programme under fire
Published on 18/10/2025
» SAGULING, Indonesia - Cucu Mulyati got the fright of her life last month: a call saying that her 17-year-old son was seriously ill. He started feeling sick while eating the free lunch served on campus, which included fried chicken, rice, lettuce and strawberries.
When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
Locked door, toxic gas blamed for Dhaka fire that killed 16
Published on 15/10/2025
» DHAKA - Toxic gas and a locked door that barred access to a roof were responsible for most of the deaths in a devastating fire in a Bangladesh garment factory and an adjoining chemical warehouse, a fire official said on Wednesday.
Bitec gathers companies to showcase future of supply chain
Life, Published on 13/10/2025
» Messe Stuttgart in collaboration with Koelnmesse Thailand is holding "LogiMAT & LogiFOOD Southeast Asia 2025" at Bitec Hall 100, Bang Na-Trat Road, from Wednesday to Friday.
CPF Showcases ‘Sustainovation’ for a Greener Future
Published on 10/10/2025
» CPF is advancing its “Kitchen of the World” vision through an integrated feed–farm–food sustainability model, covering animal feed production and farming to food processing and distribution, powered by technology and innovation.
Electrolux Advances Sustainability and Net-Zero Ambitions by 2050
Published on 07/10/2025
» Electrolux Group has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and its long-term ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Speaking at the SX Sustainability Expo 2025, Southeast Asia’s largest platform for sustainable innovation, Alexis Richard, General Manager of Electrolux Thailand, underscored the company’s progress in advancing circularity as part of its ‘For the Better 2030’ framework.
Asia tunes out US shutdown drama
Business, Published on 04/10/2025
» RECAP: Most emerging Asian markets recorded gains as investors shrugged off US government shutdown worries, with risk appetite rising because of local factors, and optimism about another US interest rate cut.
Greenpeace highlights injustice at Bangkok Climate Action Week
Life, Published on 29/09/2025
» Bangkok Climate Action Week continues with its ambitious programme that brings nonprofits, community leaders, experts, artists, activists, policymakers and the public together to showcase and co-create meaningful climate solutions across the city, until Saturday.
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top travel destination for Chinese tourists
Published on 16/09/2025
» This summer, Hu Jia and her family opted to skip Thailand’s iconic beaches and ornate temples, a short flight from her home in Sichuan province. Instead, she booked a two-week trip to Vietnam amid growing Chinese concerns over Thailand’s safety.
Funerals go green
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 08/09/2025
» At a funeral, the atmosphere is often filled with grief and remembrance, and many choose to honour the deceased with condolence wreaths. Traditionally these wreaths end up in landfills, contributing to waste.