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Not all 'A's: Unconventional paths that led to Nobels
AFP, Published on 03/10/2025
» STOCKHOLM - Some Nobel laureates were straight-A students from the get-go. But others AFP spoke to recounted how they cut class, got expelled, and had doubts about their future.
ASU, Thai partners sign MOU to advance shared microelectronics goals
Published on 12/09/2025
» STEM and microelectronics are at the core of global competitiveness, and in today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical climate, secure supply chains and a highly skilled workforce are more critical than ever. Government administrations and higher education institutions are central to meeting this challenge, even as they face mounting pressure from international uncertainty and a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Atletico cash in on Real Madrid's Bernabeu concert woes
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» MADRID — Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.
As heatwaves intensify, Morocco ups effort to warn residents
AFP, Published on 08/07/2025
» CASABLANCA — Lhoussaine Youabd knows nearly all the languages spoken in Morocco, a useful skill in his role warning the population of growing climate-related risks in the country braving increasingly common heatwaves.
Coldplay creates B5bn for Hong Kong, helps build 'entire city brand'
Published on 22/04/2025
» For Jay Dela Cruz Ingles Jr, a 27-year-old Geodetic engineer from the Philippines, his family members were not just impressed by British rock band Coldplay's concerts in Hong Kong, they were also wowed by the new Kai Tak Stadium.
Bangchak Wins Global MIKE Award 2024 for Third Year
Published on 18/03/2025
» Recognised as a benchmark for excellence in knowledge management and innovation, the Global Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) Award celebrates organizations that successfully integrate knowledge-driven strategies to enhance productivity and growth. This year, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited secured its third consecutive win, reaffirming its leadership in the energy sector. The award was presented at the Global MIKE Award: KIMPACT Forum 2025, held at The Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel, where Miss Busaba Maphobphan, Vice President, Human Resources Management, Corporate Management, and Organization Development, accepted the honour on behalf of the company.
Thai Teams Triumph at Huawei ICT Asia Pacific 2023-2024
Published on 07/05/2024
» The winners of the 8th Huawei ICT Competition Asia Pacific 2023-2024 were announced at an award ceremony jointly held by Huawei and the ASEAN Foundation at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia. Under the theme "Connection, Glory, and Future", the regional competition drew enthusiastic participation from over 6,400 students from 14 countries and areas across Asia Pacific, including four teams from Thailand, two of which won top placements in the Network Track category and AI Track category, qualifying them to go on to the Global Final of the Huawei ICT Competition in Shenzhen, China, from 23-26 May 2024. The award ceremony was opened by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, and was attended by distinguished representatives from missions to ASEAN and international organisations.
PTTEP wins 3 prestigious awards for excellence in business, environment and innovation management
Published on 07/05/2024
» PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) received 3 honorable awards namely, the Thailand Top Company Awards 2024 in the "Exploration and Production of Natural Resources and Public Utilities" category from Business+ magazine; the Green World Awards 2024 in Wildlife and Conservation category, Global Silver level, granted at the Green Organization’s award ceremony held in Brazil in recognition of PTTEP Reforestation project; and the Global MIKE Award 2023 for PTTEP’s innovation and knowledge management excellence within the company and through partnerships. The award presentation was held in Hong Kong by the Institute for Knowledge and Innovation Southeast Asia (IKI-SEA), ARUP and Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Hong Kong tourism numbers forecast to return to pre-Covid levels by end of 2025
Published on 26/01/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's tourism numbers are projected to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2025, a year later than in neighbouring Macau, according to a new forecasting platform developed by a local university.
Mongolia's new land ports seek to broaden ties with China and Russia, provide 'pivotal' link with Asia and Europe
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/11/2023
» Resource-rich but underdeveloped Mongolia is planning seven new dry ports to expand trade with neighbouring giants China and Russia, a Mongolian official told the Post.