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NESDB pushes for business continuity plan law
Business, Published on 02/11/2012
» Regulations that force state enterprises, government units and infrastructure service providers to have business continuity management (BCM) plans in place are critical for minimising risks amid warnings that climate change will result in more frequent natural disasters.
Sachs calls for less corporate influence
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 25/10/2012
» Jeffrey Sachs, the influential American economist, has reiterated that social inclusion, strategies to handle climate change and good governance in politics are the cornerstones of sustainable development.
Tearing down walls
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/10/2012
» Nearly a decade ago, Tanin Jobsiri used to work at one of Thailand's leading homebuilders. At that time, he constantly thought of technologies that use fewer materials to lower the energy and natural resources needed to build a house _ for instance, wood use can be reduced by the use of other materials.
Science key to cutting carbon gases
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/10/2012
» Asian countries need more in-depth scientific knowledge to formulate practical policies related to carbon emissions reduction, say environmental and technology experts.
120 years on, Shell hungry for Thai gas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/10/2012
» Royal Dutch Shell is looking to expand its business in Thailand to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and tap strong gas demand in the local market, says new country chairman Asada Harinsuit.
IRPC plans aromatic plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/10/2012
» SET-listed IRPC Plc, a petrochemical arm of PTT, is considering building a world-class aromatic plant in the second phase of its Phoenix investment plan.
Tesco Lotus to continue successful green campaign
Business, Published on 11/10/2012
» Ek-Chai Distribution System Co, the operator of Tesco Lotus, is taking a big leap to combat climate change.
Revised PDP requires B800bn to build power infrastructure
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/10/2012
» The revised Power Development Plan (PDP) spanning 2013-30 requires a total budget of 800 billion baht for power plants and transmission lines, said the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat).
Exports to miss B1 trillion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/09/2012
» Food exports are unlikely to reach 1 trillion baht as expected this year due partly to lower rice exports, says the Federation of Thai Industries' food processing industry club.
Bangchak finances research for solar energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/09/2012
» Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP), the state majority-owned oil refiner and retailer, has launched its latest push for solar energy in Thailand, especially among individual consumers.