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SCGC ramps up green polymer production

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/05/2025

» SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a unit of Siam Cement Group, Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, plans to increase production of green polymers to serve growing global demand.

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Tech and Community Drive Circular Cities Forward 

Published on 07/05/2025

» At The Economist Impact’s 4th annual Sustainability Week Asia 2025, a panel discussion titled “Creating Circular Cities” offered diverse insights into how Asia can transition from linear to circular urban models through technological innovation and community engagement. 

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Dow launches new drive to recycle plastic waste

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/04/2025

» Dow, a US-based chemical company, is stepping up efforts to slow rising global temperatures by improving handling of plastic waste.

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Corporate conscience for the planet

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024

» Businesses play a crucial role in addressing global warming, as their operations significantly influence the environment, the economy and society. Launching initiatives to combat climate change is essential to reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices. Failure to act can result in costly disruptions from extreme weather events such as resource shortages and stricter government regulations. Moreover, as a greater number of consumers search for eco-friendly options, businesses that adopt sustainable practices can gain a competitive egde.Their initiatives not only contribute to global climate goals but also foster innovation, drive cost savings, and ensure long-term profitability. Here's a closer look at how Thai businesses are progressing in addressing climate change challenges.

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THAILAND

WHA Open House 2024: A First Look Inside 

Published on 20/11/2024

» WHA Corporation Public Company Limited (WHA Group) hosted "WHA Open House 2024: Explore – Discover – Shape the Future," showcasing its business capabilities and delving into cutting-edge innovations and technologies across its four core business groups: Logistics, Industrial Estates, Utilities and Power, and Digital Solutions. The event highlighted WHA's commitment to driving Thailand's future towards sustainability, revealing all aspects of its business ecosystem through exhibitions and special seminars featuring executives, experts, and business partners. Attendees also experienced firsthand Mobilix, Thailand's first fully integrated green logistics solution.  

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THAILAND

POLIMAXX Unveils Plastic Innovations at A-PLAS 2024

Published on 01/10/2024

» POLIMAXX, a petrochemical brand from IRPC, showcased its latest plastic innovations at A-PLAS 2024, under the theme "Integrating Plastic Value Chain for Eco-Future." The opening ceremony was attended by IRPC Public Company Limited's President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kris Imsang, and Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate Commercial and Marketing, Ms. Wanida Utaisomnapa. The event was presided over by Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). 

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THAILAND

MIRA and SUBCON Thailand: Elevating Eastern Industry in 2024

Published on 16/08/2024

» BOI, in collaboration with the Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association and Informa Markets Thailand, is hosting the "MIRA and SUBCON Thailand: The East 2024" event to propel Thailand towards becoming "the centre of production and parts procurement in the ASEAN region," strengthening entrepreneurs in the Eastern region.

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IRPC’s POLIMAXX Becomes Thailand's First UL Certified PP

Published on 11/07/2024

» IRPC Public Company Limited, led by Wanida Utaisomnapa, Senior Executive Vice President, stated, “It is delightful for IRPC to reaffirm the organisation’s vision ‘TO SHAPE MATERIAL AND ENERGY SOLUTION IN HARMONY WITH LIFE’ with the approval of UL Environmental Claim Validation (ECV) label from Underwriter Laboratories (UL) for four categories of Polypropylene ‘POLIMAXX’, including K4510B, K4520UB, K4527B, and 1140VC. Underwriter Laboratories (UL) is the world’s acclaimed laboratory investigating proficiency in energy reduction during the plastic manufacturing process, promoting energy saving as well as GHG reduction.”

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IRPC Unveils UL-Validated, Milliken-Enhanced PP Resins

Published on 08/07/2024

» At a launch event on 4 July, Southeast Asia petrochemical company IRPC and global materials science expert Milliken & Company debuted new grades of polypropylene (PP) resin carrying a UL Environmental Claim Validation label. Collaborating with Milliken, IRPC utilised the company’s additive portfolio to develop Polimaxx clarified PP resin grades that use, on average, 10% less energy during the moulding process – a verified saving that translates across the plastics value chain.

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Thai official helps steer Asean in negotiations with China

Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/05/2024

» The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) participated in the recent Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations, aiming to enhance Asean-China trade and investment relations, as well as ensure the free flow of goods and services.