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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.
NBTC, AIS present disaster warning system
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/03/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and Advanced Info Service (AIS) jointly launched a trial on Tuesday of the country's first cell broadcast service (CBS) system in the form of an emergency alert system for mobile phones.
Funding Support for Strategic Enterprises to Set Up in Hong Kong
Published on 05/03/2024
» Hong Kong is adopting a targeted approach to attract representative and high-potential strategic enterprises from around the globe to set up or expand their businesses in Hong Kong. The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) was established in 2022, providing bespoke offerings and tailor-made plans that cover aspects such as land and financing to attract strategic enterprises from four major industries, namely life and health technology, artificial intelligence and data science, financial technology, and advanced manufacturing and new-energy technology.
Thai Cement Industry Leads Low-Carbon Waste Initiative
Published on 04/03/2024
» Saraburi Province and 18 agencies among public sector, local administrative organisation, network partners, and Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) signed a MOU to drive forward “PPP-Saraburi Sandbox: A Low Carbon City,” turning waste to value through ten pilot projects, seizing the triple effect from waste segregation and value creation: community income generation, waste reduction, global warming alleviation. This collaboration effort represents a key component of the ‘PPP-Saraburi Sandbox’.
The WTO's investment challenge
Oped, Published on 01/03/2024
» Every country is eager to attract foreign direct investment -- and for good reason. FDI facilitates capital inflows, creates jobs, drives skills development and facilitates technology transfers, accelerating economic growth and enabling recipient countries to access global markets.