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Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts
AFP, Published on 18/08/2025
» MADRID - Thousands of firefighters backed by the military and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled dozens of wildfires across Spain and Portugal, as the death toll increased to six since the outbreaks began.
Covestro acquires Vencorex sites in US, Thailand
Published on 18/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 — German materials manufacturer Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (Hexamethylene Diisocyanate) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, the United States. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex. With this acquisition, Covestro strategically expands and improves its aliphatics production portfolio in the US and in the Asia-Pacific region. The company thereby further advances the implementation of its "Sustainable Future" corporate strategy by continuing its growth in profitable and innovative business areas such as Coatings and Adhesives.
Elevate Your Stay: Introducing the Executive Retreat at The Park, a New Dimension of Personalized Luxury
Published on 18/08/2025
» Park Hyatt Bangkok continues to evolve its offering with the latest addition to its personalized guest experiences: The Executive Retreat at The Park, a unique sanctuary designed for those who seek intimacy and exceptional culinary craftsmanship. This one-of-a-kind concept invites guests to unlock a world of curated experiences with a symbolic key, granting the access to an intimate haven – the Living Room, Level 9 – where a progressive culinary journey unfolds from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Wonderfruit marks 10 years with culture and sound
Published on 18/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 — Wonderfruit, Thailand’s annual celebration of culture, art, music and nature, returns for its 10th edition from 11–15 December 2025 at The Fields, Siam Country Club. This milestone year brings together international and regional artists, Thai Molam legends, chefs’ table experiences, rituals, workshops and talks, set across highly conceptualised venues designed with circularity and sustainability at their core.
IHG's premium brand to make Thai debut
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/08/2025
» Voco Bangkok Surawong, under the IHG Hotels & Resorts umbrella, will open later this year. The hotel marks the debut of IHG’s premium brand, Voco hotels in Thailand.
GS Battery powers Thai Army border operations
Published on 18/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 – Siam GS Sales Co., Ltd. and Siam GS Battery Co., Ltd., under Siam Motors Group and the manufacturer of Thailand's leading car battery brand “GS BATTERY,” have reinforced their commitment to national service by supporting a key mission of the Royal Thai Army.
Trump tells Ukraine to give up on NATO and Crimea ahead of Zelensky meeting
Published on 18/08/2025
» KYIV - US President Donald Trump told Ukraine to give up hopes of getting back annexed Crimea or joining NATO as he prepared to host President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Washington on Monday to press Kyiv into accepting a peace deal with Russia.
CP All Advances Human-Centred Sustainability at GCNT Expo
Published on 18/08/2025
» At GCNT Expo 2025, CP All Public Company Limited, operator of 7-Eleven and 7-Delivery under Charoen Pokphand Group and a dedicated member of Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT), unveiled its bold sustainability strategy aimed at accelerating collective progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Health minister distances himself from bid to dismiss rural doctor chief
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Theptusin said on Monday he was unaware of an attempt to axe Supat Hasuwannakit, the Rural Doctor Club president, from the bureaucracy as a probe into his alleged wrongdoing took place before his tenure.
Thailand warns of hit from US tariffs even as growth beats forecast
Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand’s top economic council called for urgent structural reforms as exports are threatened by US tariffs, even after second-quarter growth surpassed estimates on a rush by businesses to ship goods to beat the new levies.