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LH Bank Rolls out “Green Deposit” Joining the Drive Towards a Low-carbon Economy.
Published on 01/04/2026
» Mr. Shih, Jiing-Fuh, Chief Executive Officer and President of Land and Houses Bank Public Company Limited or LH Bank (Fifth from right), said that the bank is committed to developing financial solutions to support environmentally friendly businesses. The bank has launched the Green Deposit product for the purpose of channeling such deposits to provide financial support for environmentally friendly industries, including clean energy projects, green building projects, and segments that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The Green Deposit product has been developed under the sustainable finance framework, which covers standards for sustainable green fundraising, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) serving as an advisor. The product has undergone independent evaluation and reviewed by TRIS Rating Company Limited. In addition, the Green Deposit has earned the trust of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited as a deposit customer in the amount of 500 million Baht, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing business practices that take into account the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
Tackle food waste, curb pollution
Oped, Edel S. Garingan, Published on 24/03/2026
» Climate change and air pollution are not driven by carbon dioxide alone. To address global warming, we must also address extremely powerful pollutants like methane, which has the capacity to trap heat in the atmosphere far more effectively than carbon dioxide over a short period of time.
Foreign loan options to be kept in place
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2026
» The government is refusing to rule out overseas borrowing in order to preserve funding channels in case liquidity needs arise.
IWA and AIT Co-organise the 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition
Published on 17/12/2025
» The International Water Association’s 2025 Water and Development Congress & Exhibition was successfully held in Bangkok, from 8 to 12 December, bringing together water professionals and other key actors, from researchers through to government officials, to advance solutions for low- and middle-income countries.
AI as Asia's new growth engine?
Oped, Lee Jong-wha, Published on 27/11/2025
» Two decades after globalisation fuelled a global economic boom, growth has shifted onto a more subdued path, where it is likely to remain for the foreseeable future. Beyond the immediate shock of fragmenting trade and investment ties -- a result of rising geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and China -- lie structural headwinds, including population ageing, stagnant productivity, and the growing costs of inequality and natural disaster. These challenges strike at the heart of Asia's growth model.
Tackling Asean grid's $800bn challenge
News, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 22/11/2025
» Every energy planner must balance the "trilemma" of security, equity, and environmental sustainability.
Vietnam's push for 'chip-to-ship' conglomerates raises red flags
Reuters, Published on 05/11/2025
» HANOI — Two days after Vietnam's top leader called on local private companies to help build infrastructure, listed conglomerate Vingroup stepped forward to develop a US$70 billion nationwide high-speed railway and build the trains to run on it.
Vietnam posts fastest growth since 2022 as factories rev up
Bloomberg, Published on 06/10/2025
» Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated at the fastest pace in three years in the third quarter, with manufacturing and business activity cushioning the economy against higher tariffs that took effect early August.
Asian Development Bank cuts Thai GDP outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/10/2025
» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth estimates for this year and next, citing export deceleration, a slow recovery of foreign tourist arrivals, as well as weakened private consumption and investments.
UOB, Partners Lead THB7.3bn Green Data Centre Deal
Published on 11/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 — UOB (as deal coordinator, green loan coordinator, and mandated lead arranger), together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangkok Bank, KASIKORNBANK, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), and Siam Commercial Bank (collectively the mandated lead arrangers), have successfully led and arranged a THB7.3 billion green financing project for GSA Data Center 01 (GSA DC), the inaugural joint venture between Gulf Development (GULF), Singtel, and Advanced Info Service (AIS). This landmark green financing project will support the development and construction of a 25.6MW data centre in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, to meet the growing demand of data processing across Southeast Asia.