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The world needs a new approach to water crisis
Oped, Mariana Mazzucato, Published on 21/08/2025
» As African leaders gather in Cape Town for the African Water Investment Summit, there can be no equivocation: the world faces an unprecedented water crisis that demands a paradigm shift in how we value and govern our most precious resource.
DKSH drives Thai growth with global expertise
Published on 19/08/2025
» In 2025, globalization is no longer a destination—it’s the baseline. As businesses expand across borders, the real challenge lies in progressing without leaving local communities behind. This is where localisation comes in, not just as another passing trend, but as the future of sustainable growth.
Betagro launches project to fight wildfires, PM2.5
Published on 19/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 – Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has launched its flagship project, ‘BETAGRO Saijai Protect Forest Community,’ reaffirming its commitment to food sustainability. The initiative provides wildfire protection equipment worth 5.5 million baht to 10 community forests in seven high-risk provinces, aiming to tackle the root causes of wildfires and PM2.5 air pollution. The project also supports biodiversity conservation in community forest ecosystems – home to diverse native plants and wildlife – through collaboration among the government, private sector, and local communities.
Vietnam steps up as a regional leader
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 19/08/2025
» Vietnam wisely chose South Korea to showcase a new strategic-economic partnership in the region, focusing on growing trade, investment, and diplomatic cooperation. As the first country to dispatch a top leader to meet newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, the Hanoi government sends a clear signal to both Northeast and Southeast Asia that South Korea and Vietnam are emerging together as a driving force of regional connectivity and economic growth.
TILOG-LOGISTIX 2025: Shaping Resilient Supply Chains
Published on 18/08/2025
» TILOG-LOGISTIX 2025 – ASEAN’s most comprehensive event for logistics technologies and services – is a one-stop platform for the industry. Co-organised by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and RX Tradex, ASEAN’s leading exhibition organiser, the event will present the latest technologies in material handling, warehouse management and loading, logistics service provision, packing, logistics IT and e-logistics by more than 450 brands from 25 countries, under the theme “Resilient Supply Chains. Overcoming Global Challenges.”
Canada moves to halt strike as hundreds of flights grounded
AFP, Published on 17/08/2025
» TORONTO (CANADA) - The Canadian government intervened Saturday to end a strike by Air Canada cabin crew members that saw hundreds of flights cancelled and triggered summer travel chaos for the carrier's 130,000 daily passengers.
TTA Posts Baht 942m Profit in First Half of 2025
Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 15, 2025 – Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) posted first-half revenues of 14.52 billion baht and net profit of 942.4 million baht, driven by strong Shipping and Other Investments performance. Shipping, Offshore Service, Agrochemical, Food & Beverage, and Other Investments contributed 23%, 53%, 14%, 7%, and 3% of revenue, respectively. Shipping achieved a TCE rate 31% above the market, while Offshore Service maintained a US$688.1 million order book. Other income surged 833% YoY to 1.56 billion baht on digital asset sales. TTA closed the half with 5.7 billion baht in cash, net operating cash flow of 1.61 billion baht, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.
Rare earths are definitely China's trump card
Oped, Published on 15/08/2025
» China's weaponisation of rare earths has emerged as a major flash point in US-China trade negotiations. These critical materials, especially the high-performance magnets they make possible, are vital components in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, industrial robotics, and advanced defence systems. In response to China's strict rare-earths export controls, the United States has quietly lowered tariffs, relaxed export controls on AI chips, and even softened visa restrictions for Chinese students.
True Powers Thailand’s Future with Data for Good
Published on 14/08/2025
» At GCNT Expo 2025, hosted by the Global Compact Network Thailand, True Corporation Group CEO Sigve Brekke delivered a keynote address outlining a bold vision for sustainable development under the theme “Data for Good: Greener Planet, Inclusive Society and Stronger Governance.” In a world expected to generate 181 zettabytes of data by the end of 2025—the equivalent of streaming HD video for 36 million years—the challenge, Brekke emphasised, is not just managing data, but transforming it into meaningful impact.
Thai banks start cutting interest rates
Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand’s top banks have started cutting lending rates, following the central bank’s move on Wednesday to reduce the benchmark policy rate to a two-year low of 1.50% to support a weakening economy hit by US tariffs.