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Global fight over climate change funding
Reuters, Published on 13/06/2024
» BONN - Nearly 200 countries will try to agree a new global goal for funding to fight climate change at this year's United Nations COP29 climate summit in November in Baku, Azerbaijan.
How Sino-American rivalry reshapes world order
Oped, Published on 12/06/2024
» Tensions between the United States and China continue to flare, even as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and several other senior US officials visit the country for talks. The two sides may disagree on most things, but maintaining dialogue is an essential part of geopolitics. The breakdown in communication last year, following visits to Taiwan by prominent American politicians and the US downing of a Chinese spy balloon, was dangerous and destabilising, because when adversaries do not engage, misperceptions -- and the risk of a clash -- mount.
Thai Oil expects crude price to stabilise
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/06/2024
» Global crude oil prices in the second half of 2024 should be roughly similar to last year as oil supply will increase and geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East are expected to remain simmering, says Thai Oil Plc, the country's largest oil refinery by capacity.
Tourism authority seeks deals with 11 airlines
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking partnerships with at least 11 international airlines in an effort to bolster rising and mature markets in the second half this year.
Thailand hopes hanging by a thread
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/06/2024
» Thailand host Singapore Tuesday night knowing that a victory may not be enough to help them progress if China get a result against South Korea in their last match of the second round Asian qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Thai carrier, resort optimistic on the Maldives
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/06/2024
» Bangkok Airways and luxury resort SO/ Maldives are upbeat about increasing their business opportunities in the Maldives, with Thais avid visitors of the islands located in the Indian Ocean.
BIG and RATCH Drive Green Hydrogen Initiative
Published on 06/06/2024
» BIG, a leader in climate technology innovation and a pioneer in driving energy transition in the Thai industrial sector, has partnered with RATCH Group Public Company Limited, a prominent energy and infrastructure company focused on creating value in the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration involves signing a memorandum of understanding to explore the feasibility of producing green hydrogen from renewable energy sources both in Thailand and internationally. This collaboration aims to meet the future clean energy demand of the industrial, transportation, and power generation sectors. The partnership with RATCH Group underscores both companies' commitment to advancing the energy transition through innovation and technology with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, fostering a low-carbon society.
Etihad and China Eastern Airlines form joint venture
Published on 05/06/2024
» Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have announced plans to create a joint venture to develop routes between the UAE and Asia’s largest economy.
Shippers fear rising freight rates could dent exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/06/2024
» A group of shippers is concerned rising freight rates could potentially impact exports in the second half.
Cathay Pacific will launch new routes only after return to full capacity
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/06/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will not expand into new routes until after it restores full capacity by the first quarter of next year, its chairman has said, adding that speeding up its timeline "is not the right thing to do".