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Banking on the mainland
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2023
» When China announced the country's surprise reopening in January, every business sector in Thailand responded enthusiastically to the news, particularly the tourism industry, which earned more than 530 billion baht from Chinese visitors in 2019.
What carbon tariffs mean for Thailand
Business, Published on 26/07/2023
» In about two months, exporters will see the enforcement of the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during a transitional period. Perceived by entrepreneurs as a new non-tariff barrier, the CBAM is aimed at combatting global warming. A similar tool to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions is also planned by the US.
Climate key for US, China ties
News, David Fickling, Published on 24/07/2023
» In a relationship that's strained, sometimes it's a sign of progress if the two parties are talking at all.
'Like hell': India's burning coalfields
AFP, Published on 14/07/2023
» DHANBAD (INDIA) - Deadly fires have raged for a century in mines in India's Jharkhand state, where Savitri Mahto is one of 100,000 people risking their lives shovelling coal to supply insatiable demand.
Kobelco South East Asia: Accelerating Towards Zero in the Turquoise Ocean
Published on 14/07/2023
» Recognising the global challenge of reducing carbon footprints while ensuring sustainable business development, Kobelco South East Asia, a regional headquarters of KOBELCO Group in Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania, specialising in steel material supply, has been at the forefront of innovation and iron-based advancements to address environmental concerns. These efforts, aligned with social needs and core business capabilities, have established a solid foundation for climate change solutions, particularly in capital-intensive industries often overlooked for non-profit purposes.
NXPO urges Thai government to invest at least 50 billion baht in R&D in Thailand to lift the country out of the middle-income trap
Published on 10/07/2023
» According to the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI), findings from the Thai R&D Survey on 2021 data (conducted in 2022), during the Covid-19 pandemic, indicate a slight decline in research and development (R&D) expenditures in Thailand.
Trade takes another hit
Business, Published on 10/07/2023
» The value of Thai exports dipped for an eighth consecutive month in May, falling by 4.6% to US$24.3 billion, contributing to an overall decline of 5.1% to $116 billion in the first five months of this year.
Carbon 'capture' tech is booming, and confusing
AFP, Published on 04/07/2023
» PARIs: Humanity's failure to draw down planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions — 41 billion tonnes in 2022 — has thrust once-marginal options for capping or reducing CO2 in the atmosphere to centre stage in climate policy and investment.
Nuclear power and net zero
Business, Published on 03/07/2023
» Clean energy campaigns are not only promoting solar, wind and biomass power in Thailand, but also prompting conversations about nuclear energy.
Production hit by export slowdown
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/07/2023
» Manufacturers in 25 industries are adjusting their production plans following an export downturn that caused a drop in value for eight consecutive months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).