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CPN issues sustainability-linked bonds worth B8bn
Published on 14/10/2024
» Central Pattana (CPN) has issued sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) to support clean energy projects, aiming to become a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions organisation by 2050.
World Bank to downgrade Thai growth estimate
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2024
» The World Bank is lowering its economic growth forecast for Thailand this year to reflect the delay in fiscal budget disbursement and external risks, noting that Thai interest rates are appropriate, though the government should come up with targeted economic measures.
Thai Credit banks $105m IFC loan
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» International Finance Corp (IFC), a unit of the World Bank Group, is providing a US$105-million loan to Thai Credit Retail Bank Plc (Thai Credit) to support female entrepreneurs in Thailand.
Siamese Asset targets green certification for all new projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/06/2023
» SET-listed developer Siamese Asset plans to apply for green certification for all of its new projects, hoping to qualify for a green loan from the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Funding the future
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022
» Makhtar Diop is energetic, always eager to learn new things, and a humble leader. Since becoming managing director of the International Finance Corp (IFC) in March last year, the Senegalese economist has been actively exploring potential areas where the World Bank affiliate could expand as a financial backer, including the health sector, with a focus on Africa.
Crowdfunding a lifeline for SMEs
Business, Investree, Published on 01/07/2022
» Crowdfunding is a viable solution for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty, but regulatory support is necessary to promote the growth of the segment, according to Investree, an Asean-based financial technology company.
Accelerating ASEAN’s energy transition and clean mobility
Published on 21/06/2022
» Endorsed and hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Energy, under the patronage of H.E. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, the world’s largest organiser of energy exhibitions and conferences, dmg events, presents Future Energy Asia and Future Mobility Asia. The combination of events are dedicated to accelerating ASEAN’s energy transition and clean mobility missions and will be held from 20 to 22 July 2022, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok.
Banks give ESG the okay
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 20/06/2022
» Banks are continuing to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their business operations in a push for a sustainable transformation of the economy.
Thais urged to embrace disruptive tech
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 23/02/2022
» Accelerating the roll-out of digital and disruptive technologies while promoting a circular economy approach in key industries could generate up to US$3.4 billion per year through investment flows, savings and revenues for Thailand, according to a new World Bank Group report launched on Tuesday.
Thailand's Climate Leaders :“The largest and fastest industrial revolution we’ve ever seen”
Published on 27/12/2021
» As the world reels, not just from the Covid-19 pandemic but the ongoing and fundamentally more serious crisis of global warming, deforestation and an over-reliance on fossil fuels in energy provision and manufacturing, HSBC has stepped up to the plate to reduce its own emissions by introducing new products and services that will support the sustainable transition.