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Southeast Asian banks must stop funding coal
Oped, Published on 11/04/2024
» Indonesia is by far a major top producer of dangerous climate emissions -- more than any country in the Southeast Asian region, mainly due to its burning of coal. The country is also feeling the full force of worsening climate disasters, from floods and storms to deadly landslides. My hometown, Jakarta, is sinking -- and this is compounded by regular catastrophic flooding and air pollution that disrupts millions of lives. Indonesia faces huge risks as it currently sits as the second most disaster-prone country in the world, according to the World Risk Report 2023.
Implications of an ageing population
Oped, Daniel Moss, Published on 11/04/2024
» Thailand is racing to both revive -- and renovate -- the economy, bringing with it profound social changes. Infamous for its role in Asia's financial meltdown a generation ago, the country is today running headlong into a hurdle confronting the region: a dwindling and greying population.
Easy victories for Kunlavut and Busanan
Sports, Published on 11/04/2024
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Busanan Ongbamrungphan advanced to the last-16 stage of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, yesterday.
Indictment decision on Thaksin's lese majeste case postponed
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2024
» The attorney-general has postponed the decision on whether to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for alleged lese majeste until May 29, pending an additional interrogation report from police.
US considers easing warnings for Americans travelling to China
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» WASHINGTON: The United States is considering easing advisories against its citizens traveling to China, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday, acknowledging concerns that the warnings may have curtailed exchanges between Americans and Chinese people.
Dusit urges focus on second-tier areas
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/04/2024
» The government should ensure quality tourism supply and encourage visitors to explore new destinations in second-tier areas if it wants propel the tourism industry, says Chanin Donavanik, vice-chairman of Dusit International.
Bourse sees foreign outflows of B68.9bn in first quarter
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2024
» Foreign investors sold Thai stocks worth 68.9 billion baht in the first quarter, including 41.2 billion in March alone, attributed to the delay in expected US interest rate cuts, economic conditions and weaker operating results of listed Thai companies than firms listed on other exchanges, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Towards a greener future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/04/2024
» Plastic pollution has a negative effect on the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and human health. To reduce this scourge, 175 nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement to address such pollution within the marine environment, known as the Global Plastic Treaty, during the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. A draft of the treaty is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Summit Green Valley Revolutionises Golf with LED Night Play
Published on 09/04/2024
» Outstandingly with its original design and course layout, Summit Green Valley Chiangmai Country Club recently introduced the complete 18 holes LED night golf lighting system, computerised scorecard system, golfers’ insurance, and luxurious hole-in-one prizes.
Chinese travellers spend big to mark Ching Ming
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/04/2024
» HONG KONG - Domestic travel and spending in China during last week's extended Ching Ming Festival rose by more than 10% from pre-pandemic levels, with consumption continuing to be a major driver of economic recovery.