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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.
Central Pattana unveils Pride festival activities at Thai malls
Business, Published on 24/05/2023
» Central Pattana, the real estate developer and operator of Central malls, is joining hands with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Galderma Thailand, Muse by Metinee, Bangkok Pride and Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co to promote the Thailand Pride Celebration 2023.
SEC, UN team up for investor map
Business, Poonyapat Luenam, Published on 07/07/2022
» The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the local division of the UN Development Programme (UNDP Thailand) have launched the Thailand SDG Investor Map, a market intelligence tool aimed at increasing financing for sustainable development goals (SDGs) priorities that align with government development plans.
Plastic fantastic in reverse
Published on 20/04/2022
» Great news for Mae Nam Chao Phraya river-lovers. Soon they will no longer have to pretend not to notice that the old girl has a bit of a beauty problem. She’s been breaking out in unsightly and polluting plastic and Styrofoam spots for too long. Worse, it all ends up in the ocean where it takes approx. 450 years to break down, impacting marine life and potentially human health.
Indorama Ventures launches the industry's first report on contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals
Published on 30/11/2021
» Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a world-class sustainable chemical company, introduced the first independent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report developed by the private sector in Thailand. The report provides details of the company’s sustainability strategy, aligned with the United Nation’s SDGs.
Saving small businesses
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 08/02/2021
» Indonesian small businesses, which have shown resilience during previous economic downturns, have borne the brunt of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and are now looking for ways to revive their fortunes.
Seeds of resilience
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/08/2020
» Khing Khing Soe has been growing rice, groundnuts, pigeon peas, sesame, chickpeas and onions for over two decades on her farm at Ba Lon village in Myingyan district of Myanmar. But in the past three years declining rainfall as a result of climate change has reduced her crop yields by about 30%.
Thailand 'poised to soar'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» Thailand is poised to soar in the global market with heightened investment attraction and a massive budget earmarked to rejuvenate the economy in the fourth quarter, as the Covid-19 pandemic eases, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
As graft fight goes high-tech, business engagement crucial
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/12/2019
» The willingness of governments to use technology to enhance transparency and a strategy to engage the private sector are crucial in the fight against graft, experts say.
Funding sustainable development
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 06/05/2019
» The ideal world is one where poverty and hunger no longer exist. People of all ages are in good health and everyone has access to quality education, clean water, sanitation and affordable and clean energy.