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Falling water levels deliver a taste of things to come
Business, Published on 13/01/2020
» Saltier tap water in parts of Bangkok is a harbinger of the much-feared drought, with the brackish taste stemming from how the Chao Phraya River's level has become too low to keep out seawater.
Virtuous circle
Asia focus, Published on 13/01/2020
» Once a severely water-stressed country, Singapore has embraced a vision to turn itself into a "Global HydroHub" and is slowly but steadily becoming a leading centre for business opportunities and expertise in water technologies.
Businesses ready to roll with clear 5G timeline
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2020
» Business operators are keen on 5G adoption after seeing a clear-cut schedule from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to proceed with 5G licence auctions next month.
Rice exports struggle to hit 8m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2020
» Rice exports may fall below 8 million tonnes for 2019, with this year's prospects still uncertain because of a slew of risk factors such as the continued strong baht, natural disasters and emerging new rice exporters like Myanmar and China.
Cabinet okays proposed B18.7bn Songkhla SEZ
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to establish a special development zone at Chana district in Songkhla covering 16,753 rai, with an investment of 18.7 billion baht.
Currency holds back Chinese tide
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/01/2020
» Tourism operators are feeling the impact of the strong baht during Chinese New Year as average occupancy across major destinations is lower than last year.
Egat readies terms for new bids on Ubol Ratana dam
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/01/2020
» The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is preparing to launch terms of reference for a new bid on a 24-megawatt floating solar farm at Ubol Ratana dam.
Agencies explore recycling possibilities
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/01/2020
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) and the Industrial Works Department are teaming up to study the feasibility of recycling used solar panels and batteries, in line with the circular economy concept.
PM2.5 clogs Bangkok marathon decision
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/01/2020
» Air pollution in Bangkok has stymied Thailand's dream of becoming the marathon capital of Asia, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) determining this weekend if the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2020 (ATMBKK) has to be cancelled.
The evolution of CSR in China
Asia focus, Published on 06/01/2020
» Over the last decade, Chinese businesses have made significant strides in incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into their decision-making. But they still have a long way to go, and they will not get there on their own.