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Thailand accelerates EV hub ambitions with $6.5bn boost
Published on 29/09/2025
» Government incentives, foreign investment, and soaring real estate demand are propelling Thailand towards its 2030 goal of becoming Southeast Asia’s premier EV manufacturing hub.
Lenovo rises to eighth in Gartner Supply Chain
Published on 23/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 2025 — Lenovo has been ranked eighth in the Gartner® Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025, climbing two places year-on-year and joining an elite cross-industry cohort spanning pharmaceuticals, automotive, fast-moving consumer goods and technology. The annual list recognises companies that consistently excel in supply-chain strategy and execution—areas Lenovo says are central to its mission of delivering “Smarter AI for All.”
GC Partners with Chitralada Institute on Refinery Innovation
Published on 18/09/2025
» To strengthen refinery operations and develop future-ready talent, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) has entered into an academic and research partnership with Chitralada Technology Institute. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by GC Chief Executive Officer Mr Tossaporn Boonyapipat and Institute President Associate Professor Dr Khunying Sumonta Promboon, marks a joint commitment to advancing industrial innovation and education.
Plot twist in Asia's energy story
Oped, Published on 18/09/2025
» Asia's energy story is one of persistent energy poverty, while communities grapple with the health, climate, and economic impacts of fossil fuels. The rise of renewables may prove to be a transformative plot twist in the making. Asia's shift to renewable energy is already underway, and progressing faster than many realise. From rooftop solar panels in suburban Pakistan, to vast offshore wind farms along China's coast, to utility-scale projects electrifying farms in Bangladesh, renewable energy is showing potential to redefine energy security across Asia.
New initiative targets nationwide AI adoption
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/09/2025
» Three state agencies have launched a project to bring artificial intelligence (AI) access to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), micro-retailers, street vendors and farmers, initially targeting 15,600 businesses and individuals by 2026.
Thinking Machines, OpenAI form regional partnership
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/09/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) consultancy Thinking Machines Data Science has partnered with OpenAI to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across Asia-Pacific.
Uniting Asia for common growth
Oped, Published on 04/09/2025
» Amidst the current geopolitical turbulence, eminent persons of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Aug 26–27, to brainstorm pragmatic strategies and policy recommendations for Asia-Pacific countries to navigate challenges and advance towards a sustainable future.
TCMA drives Thai cement decarbonisation to 2050
Published on 28/08/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) successfully hosted its flagship event, the 2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition, from 21–22 August 2025 at Hotel La Casetta by Toscana Valley, Khao Yai. The event brought together key figures from the Thai cement industry, global organisations, and leading innovators and technology providers to exchange insights and strengthen collaboration to accelerate decarbonisation in the cement industry towards Net Zero 2050.
Krungsri, MUFG View Thailand a Key Growth Market, with Opportunity for Industry Reforming
Published on 21/08/2025
» Amid intensifying global and domestic challenges, Krungsri is reaffirming its commitment to advancing Thailand’s economy by deepening strategic partnerships with MUFG, clients, and partners through its three-pronged strategies for long-term success. Meanwhile, MUFG sees Thailand a key growth market, with opportunity for industry reforming.
Clock ticks as plastic talks drag on
Oped, Published on 13/08/2025
» This week in Geneva, negotiators from around the world are gathered for the fifth session of the Global Plastics Treaty -- known as INC 5.2. It is an intergovernmental process aimed at finding solutions to the plastic pollution crisis. Yet, more than a week in, progress toward a strong and binding agreement remains painfully slow. As the clock ticks, our window to act is rapidly closing.