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Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, Published on 03/05/2023
» Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.
Innovating for a better tomorrow
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/11/2021
» Innovative ideas can help develop a country. So in order to encourage people to think outside the box, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) named "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers 2". These 100 people are recognised for inspirational ideas, works and achievements in six categories -- artists, designers, social movers, technology entrepreneurs, creative entrepreneurs and knowledge providers. The long list includes public figures and specialists from different fields.
Capping carbon
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 12/07/2021
» While the world has been fighting the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, the global emergency posed by climate change is growing more alarming. Powerful nations are rolling out plans and policies to weather the crisis and hoping to bring the rest of the world into line.
Two-way street
Asia focus, Published on 01/06/2020
» The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have vowed to strengthen their cooperation at a time when the world is facing unprecedented health and economic crisis caused by coronavirus outbreak.
Markets rise as deaths slow in hotspots: Virus update
Published on 06/04/2020
» Germany and Spain reported lower numbers of new cases, a tentative sign that lockdown measures are easing the outbreak.
Friendlier skies
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 25/06/2018
» Indonesian airlines finally have clearance to fly European passengers to and across the vast archipelago following the decision by the European Union to completely lift a long-standing ban on Indonesian airlines from European airspace on safety grounds.
Choco-toxins
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/10/2017
» Who doesn't love chocolate? It is a favourite snack for everyone, from kids to the elderly and even healthy eaters who opt for dark chocolate. I often buy chocolates as souvenirs for relatives and friends. So it was a shock to me when I learned from the Foundation for Consumers that most of the imported chocolates, even from Europe, contain heavy metals.