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True Corporation Closes Oversubscribed JPY141.3 Billion Sustainability Loan
Published on 26/09/2024
» True Corporation Public Company Limited (TRUE), Thailand's leading telecom-tech company and global sustainability pioneer, has successfully secured its maiden sustainability-linked syndicated loan, totalling JPY141.3 billion, for refinancing and debt repayment. This marks the first time a telecom-tech company in Thailand has achieved a sustainability-linked syndicated loan.
Krungsri Embraces AI to Simplify Customer Lives
Published on 03/09/2024
» Human focus is the key to winning customers’ hearts with AI-based customised financial services. Krungsri, a leading bank in Thailand, shared its vision at Techsauce Global Summit 2024.
SCG’s CPAC and Samsung E&A Partner on 3D Printing
Published on 30/08/2024
» On behalf of CPAC, a cement and building materials company under Siam Cement Group (SCG), Mr Thammasak Sethaudom, President & CEO of SCG (second from left), and Mr Surachai Nimlaor, President of SCG Cement and Green Solution Business (first from left), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr Hong Namkoong, President and CEO of SAMSUNG E&A Co., Ltd. (second from right), and Mr Dong Hyun Kim, Executive Vice President of the Engineering Technology Division of SAMSUNG E&A Co., Ltd. (first from right). The collaboration focuses on 3D printing and the commercialisation of special cementitious materials, combining SAMSUNG E&A's international expertise in end-to-end construction solutions with CPAC's over 100 years of excellence in cement and concrete products. The signing took place at SCG Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
Students transform plastic waste into bedding for homeless
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/08/2024
» A group of high school students are making soft sleeping mats from old plastic bags and giving them out to homeless people, both recycling the waste and helping the poor.
EVA Air Pioneers Sharkskin Technology for Greener Flights
Published on 26/08/2024
» Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign up for modifications with its drag-reducing, and hence fuel-saving, AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline has decided to modify its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters with the innovative riblet films, covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, the first EVA Air freighter has already undergone this comprehensive modification at the airline’s home base at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Closely guided by Lufthansa Technik, the modification was carried out by EVA Air's affiliate, Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT). The aircraft is expected to re-enter commercial service in early September.
CORAL LIFE Leads in Energy-Efficient Building Innovation
Published on 23/08/2024
» In an era where climate change and rising energy costs are at the forefront of global concern, one Thai company is leading the charge with groundbreaking solutions that promise not just efficiency but a sustainable future. CORAL LIFE, a pioneer in energy-efficient building design, has risen from Thailand to capture the world's attention, solidifying its position on the global stage.
Ministry warns Thais against Israel jobs for now
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/08/2024
» The Ministry of Labour (MoL) is warning Thai workers intending to go to work in Israel or Lebanon to put off their travel plan until further notice, citing the escalating tensions in the region following the July 31 assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.
DITP Hosts Bangkok RHVAC & E&E 2024 Trade Shows
Published on 15/08/2024
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Club and the Electrical and Electronics Industry Club, under the Federation of Thai Industries, is set to organise the Bangkok Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning 2024 (Bangkok RHVAC 2024) and Bangkok Electric and Electronics 2024 (Bangkok E&E 2024). These events will feature cutting-edge innovations that cater to global market needs, with a wide variety of products and services from renowned local and international manufacturers, all under the theme “One Stop Solutions for Net Zero Future.” The events will take place from 4-7 September 2024 at BITEC, Bangkok.
PTTEP Hosts Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference
Published on 08/08/2024
» PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) is hosting the SPE/IADC Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition (APDT) from 7-8 August 2024 at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok. The event, organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), aims to engage industry leaders and experts in global petroleum exploration by sharing perspectives on emerging challenges, expanding collaboration networks, and showcasing advanced technologies and sustainability pathways. More than 1,000 participants from over 30 countries are expected to attend.
Nippon Paint's GREEN PLAN: Net-Zero by 2050
Published on 01/08/2024
» Global warming is a clear threat to the environment and humanity. The increase in atmospheric temperature (climate change) today has serious consequences for all life on Earth. Many people worldwide are aware of and are urgently tackling this issue. Nippon Paint, Asia’s no. 1 and the world’s no. 4 largest paint manufacturer and distributor, has recognised the causes and effects of the climate crisis for decades. Therefore, it expresses its commitment by unveiling its mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 with the ‘GREEN PLAN’, hoping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy sources used in production.