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TCMA Champions Net Zero 2050 with Green Strategy
Published on 10/04/2024
» Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), announced the vision of ‘TCMA Synergising the Actions towards Net Zero 2050’ to drive the cement industry, join forces in all sectors, upgrade industry energy transition with innovation, connect global green funds to realise the Net Zero Goal, increase Thailand’s industrial capacity, and respond to the climate change megatrend.
Lenovo expounds on 'AI for All' vision
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/04/2024
» Lenovo is transitioning from a PC company into a global technology powerhouse by empowering customers' digital intelligence transformation in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), says a senior executive.
BDMS Pioneers AI in Healthcare with CARIVA Investment
Published on 09/04/2024
» Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited, or BDMS, announced an investment in CARIVA, Thailand's forefront medical technology start-up company in Southeast Asia as a medical AI developer of Medical Large Language Models (Medical LLMs). This project aims to leverage Thailand’s medical advancement to the next level by bringing artificial intelligence (AI) innovations to help interpret, analyse, and provide relevant information to the lab examination. This AI implementation functions as a medical assistant in analysing the patients’ conditions to heighten the efficiency of care and is one of BDMS' Sandbox projects to develop innovations in 5 areas: disease screening and diagnosis, data analysis for service improvement, technology for work process reduction, technology for timely health monitoring, and technology for sustainable medical services.
Russian moves block UN probe of North Korea
Oped, Published on 05/04/2024
» In a classic under-the-political radar ploy, Russia has vetoed a UN committee investigating North Korean nuclear missile and banking sanctions violations. The low-profile but highly significant sanctions committee regularly monitors illicit actions by Pyongyang to develop, improve and implement the regime's nuclear weapons and offensive missile programmes.
First Thailand Road Safety Forum Launches at AIT
Published on 03/04/2024
» The Thailand Accident and Research Centre (TARC), situated within the School of Engineering and Technology at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), hosted the inaugural Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum with Mr. Montri Dechasakulsom, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, overseeing the opening. This pivotal event, organised on 13 March 2024, united a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Public Health, and other pertinent government bodies.
The Ocean Cleanup Launches InterceptorTM 019 Against River Plastic
Published on 02/04/2024
» Marine waste, spurred by improper disposal, severely impacts marine ecosystems. Addressing this urgent issue requires a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach that includes prioritising waste management strategies to prevent ocean-bound waste and performing regular cleanups.
Accenture promotes AI-ready workforce
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/04/2024
» Understanding and developing a workforce able to use artificial intelligence (AI) is critical for corporate management in the age of generative AI, says global services company Accenture.
Study into hydrogen power for use at government complex
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road in Bangkok is studying the feasibility of utilising energy from hydrogen gas to produce electricity for itself.
NSTDA 2024: Uniting for Thailand's Innovative Future
Published on 26/03/2024
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is hosting the 19th NAC 2024: NSTDA Annual Conference 2024 on the theme 'Co-Creating R&D Values to Foster Thai Economic and Social Transformation with BCG Implementation'. The aim is to promote the exchange of knowledge in science, technology, and innovation (STI) across various sectors including the government, private enterprises, and educational institutions. This collaboration seeks to bolster STI coexistence while propelling economic and societal growth through BCG Implementation. The conference will take place from 28 - 30 March 2024, 9.00 - 16.30 hours (except 29 March 2024), and the exhibition will be open from 13.00 - 16.30 hours at the Thailand Science Park in Pathum Thani.
KBank Launches 100 Billion Baht Climate Strategy
Published on 19/03/2024
» KASIKORNBANK has launched KBank Climate Strategy 2024, which aims to support Thai businesses as they transition and embrace new business models in the “Climate Game” era, where business value is based not on profits alone, but also environmental and social factors. KBank is working towards the net-zero goal, through both green operations under international standards and green finance. The Bank continues providing sustainable financing and investment to reach 100 billion Baht in 2024 while also studying and preparing environmental solutions across all dimensions to comprehensively meet business needs, including consulting, carbon accounting and carbon ecosystem services. These initiatives are aimed at helping businesses in their decarbonization journey amid the proliferation of environmental regulations both globally and in Thailand, in order to seize the opportunities that will arise in the drive towards the net-zero economy.