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Defence firms lure recruits with yoga, even condoms
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/09/2025
» LONDON — Rheinmetall AG has come up with a cheeky way to introduce itself to young job seekers.
Trump hurting global trade in ideas
Oped, Published on 04/08/2025
» Much attention has been focused on Thailand's scramble to achieve a bilateral trade agreement with the United States to avoid a 36% tariff on all exported goods. Yet a different restrictive trade policy has received comparatively less scrutiny -- the Trump administration's clampdown on American universities, including a possible ban on the enrolment of international students.
Bosch, Primavera Mark 10 Years Empowering Thai Youth
Published on 21/07/2025
» Pattaya, July 21, 2025 – As Primavera celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2025, Bosch Thailand commemorates a decade of transformative partnership dedicated to uplifting underprivileged youth through vocational education. In collaboration with the Hand to Hand Foundation (H2H) and the Skills for Life Foundation (S4L), the initiative empowers young people with skills essential for building sustainable, independent lives.
Harvard students march after Trump seeks to cut remaining contracts
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» CAMBRIDGE (UNITED STATES) — Harvard students protested Tuesday after the US government said it intends to cancel all remaining financial contracts with the university, President Donald Trump's latest attempt to force the prestigious institution to submit to unprecedented oversight.
Singapore's NUS, China's Tsinghua University among world's top producers of rich alumni
Published on 15/05/2025
» The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Tsinghua University are Asia's top universities for generating ultra-wealthy alumni, according to research by Altrata.
Education for Life: The Nurturing Power of Values-Based Learning
Published on 28/04/2025
» In our ever-changing world, education has the potential to be so much more than grades, exams, and university placements. At its heart, learning should help young people acquire knowledge while nurturing their ability to navigate life with integrity, resilience, and a profound sense of purpose.
More plastic waste
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/04/2025
» Re: "City gets set for holiday festivities" & "New plan to promote food waste sorting", (BP, April 11).
TDRI Seminar Explores Platform Economy’s Impact on Thailand
Published on 27/02/2025
» As digital platforms reshape industries and redefine economic structures worldwide, Thailand is witnessing a transformation driven by the platform economy. To explore this shift, a recent panel discussion titled “Redefining Growth: Transforming Thailand with the Platform Economy” brought together experts from academia, the public sector, and private enterprises. Hosted by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), the event examined research findings and perspectives on the evolving role of digital platforms in Thailand’s economy.
Robinson Lifestyle Invests 2.5 Billion Baht to Redefine Retail
Published on 01/11/2024
» Robinson Lifestyle, under Central Retail, announces 2.5 Billion Baht Investment to Transform Shopping Center and Expand New Branches, Enhancing Experiences for Customers, Partners, and Communities
Joseph Stiglitz: A Path to Freedom for a Better Economy and Society
Published on 22/10/2024
» Joseph Stiglitz, a world-renowned economist and Nobel Prize winner in Economics in 2001, is a visionary expert in economics. His work on Asymmetric Information Theory earned him the Noble Prize. This theory analyses how capitalism and market mechanisms, where information is unevenly distributed, influence decision-making by buyers and sellers, leading to economic and social inequality, and preventing sustainable economic development.