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Generali and UNDP back MSMEs, building resilience to health risks for sustainable business.
Published on 25/11/2025
» Generali, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted the regional conference ‘Protecting the Future: Building MSME Resilience in Asia’ in Thailand to strengthen the resilience of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Thailand and across Asia against rising risks related to climate change, health risks, and economic uncertainty.
Global economy chiefs fret over a Trump return as US election draws closer
Reuters, Published on 28/10/2024
» WASHINGTON: Low growth, high debt and escalating wars topped the official agenda at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings, but finance leaders spent much of their energy worrying about the potential impacts of a return of Donald Trump to power in November's US presidential election.
Braskem, SCGC partner on bioplastics
Business, Published on 24/08/2023
» Brazil-based Braskem, the world's largest biopolymer producer, has joined hands with SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) to build a new plant in Thailand producing bio-based polyethylene, a type of eco-friendly plastic, as part of efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Amazon Has a Problem: Consumers Don't Love It as Much as They Used To
Business, Sebastian Herrera, Published on 23/11/2022
» For nearly three decades, Amazon.com Inc. has been defined by its obsession over customers. Recent information, however, suggests that consumer enthusiasm about the largest online retailer in the U.S. has slipped.
Nutritionists boost children's diet with 3D-printed meals
Business, Alberto Pena of AFP, Published on 21/06/2022
» SANTIAGO: Some dehydrated "cochayuyo" seaweed, some instant mashed potatoes and hot water: these are the ingredients for a nutritious menu of 3D-printed food that nutritional experts in Chile hope will revolutionise the food market, particularly for children.
US job growth misses forecasts
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/10/2021
» US job growth in September was the slowest this year, signalling a tempering of the labour market recovery and complicating a potential decision by the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back monetary support before year-end.
Fed expected to stay cautious as economy sends mixed signals
AFP, Published on 19/09/2021
» WASHINGTON - With the United States on the upswing from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve is expected to weigh in next week on whether the economy is healthy enough to begin withdrawing stimulus measures credited with aiding the revival.
Hopes for WTO momentum as new boss takes charge
AFP, Published on 01/03/2021
» GENEVA: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala takes over the World Trade Organization on Monday amid hopes that she will spur the beleaguered body into addressing its towering challenges, including the pandemic-fuelled global economic crisis.
Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala set to be first woman named WTO boss
AFP, Published on 15/02/2021
» GENEVA - Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala looks set to be confirmed Monday as the first woman and first African leader of the beleaguered World Trade Organization, a near-paralysed institution desperately needing a kick-start.
Path clears for Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala as first woman WTO chief
AFP, Published on 06/02/2021
» GENEVA: US President Joe Biden's administration on Friday offered its "strong support" to Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to lead the World Trade Organization (WTO), clearing a path for her to become the body's first female and first African leader.