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Shares boosted by growing hopes for a soft landing
Business, Published on 31/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks closed in on a fourth month of gains, lifted by hopes of a soft landing for the US economy. The dollar was poised for its worst monthly performance in nine months on the view that US interest rates are all but certain to start falling next month.
GPSC, Keppel establish district cooling venture
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/08/2024
» Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, has teamed up with a Singaporean partner to develop a district cooling business to serve increasing demand for low-carbon energy solutions in Thailand.
Race to the podium
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2024
» Two weeks after the curtain closes on the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, Thailand is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to bidding for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games, seeing it as a key opportunity to push its sports industry forward and generate income.
Heavy burden on young shoulders
Business, Published on 26/08/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra's recent ascension to prime minister, following the Constitutional Court's dismissal of her predecessor Srettha Thavisin over ethics violations based on a cabinet appointment, and the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won the last election, presents a complex interplay of economic, political and social challenges for the nation.
National plan faces delay amid cabinet reshuffle
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thailand's new national energy plan (NEP), outlining the roadmap towards a low-carbon society, is expected to encounter a delay due to the protracted process of forming a new cabinet under the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office.
State urged to widen tax scheme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/08/2024
» The IEEE Power and Energy Society (Thailand) is asking the government to allow more households and businesses to join its new tax reduction scheme for people installing rooftop solar panels in order to stimulate the use of clean energy.
Back to square one?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» After the Constitutional Court brought an end to the government of Prime Minster Srettha Thavisin, the House of Representatives voted for Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Pheu Thai Party's leader and daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to take the role just two days later.
Asian shares rally on upbeat US outlook
Business, Published on 17/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rallied on Friday as traders flocked back into risk assets after robust US jobs and retail sales data eased recession concerns.
Chulalongkorn University and Buakaw Launch Muaythai Documentary
Published on 14/08/2024
» The Institute of Asian Studies at Chulalongkorn University, through The Multicultural Studies and Social Innovation Center (MSSIC), has launched the documentary "MUAYTHAI: POWER & SPIRIT" to showcase Muaythai's cultural and historical significance on the global stage. The July 26, 2024 premiere was held at House Samyan Cinema, reflecting the university's commitment to elevating Thai culture through academic excellence and practical application.
The twin challenges of 'climate finance'
Oped, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 07/08/2024
» As I am writing this in early August, climate finance is becoming a trendier topic in Thailand's financial and business sector. I suspect this is partly due to two recent developments: the upcoming Climate Change Act (the draft of which is making the rounds via public hearing sessions), and the Excise Department's announcement in June 2024 that Thailand aims to become the second country in Asean, after Singapore, to collect carbon tax, which is slated to start at 200 baht per metric ton of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).