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The Ocean Cleanup Launches Interceptor 019 Against River Plastic
Published on 02/04/2024
» Marine waste, spurred by improper disposal, severely impacts marine ecosystems. Addressing this urgent issue requires a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach that includes prioritising waste management strategies to prevent ocean-bound waste and performing regular cleanups.
Shares rise on hopes for stimulus in China
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks inched higher yesterday as weak manufacturing data from China stoked expectations of fresh stimulus, even as strong US data bolstered the view that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.
Minor to acquire rights to Sizzler
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/06/2023
» Minor International Plc (Mint), an operator in the hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle sector, on Tuesday announced it would acquire a 100% stake in Singco Trading Pte, the intellectual property holder of the restaurant brand Sizzler, except in the US, Guatemala and Puerto Rico.
Coffee lovers set for price pain as reserves shrink
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/08/2022
» Vietnam's vast hoard of coffee beans is shrinking, a phenomenon that is set to push rising global prices even higher.
Thailand can't shake off IPR watch list placing
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2022
» Despite the progress it has made towards improving intellectual property rights protection last year, Thailand remains on the United States Trade Representatives' (USTR) Watch List this year, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) said on Monday.
Probe accuses Swiss mining firm of hiding Guatemala pollution
AFP, Published on 07/03/2022
» GUATEMALA CITY: Two subsidiaries of Swiss mining company Solway Investment Group hid reports of pollution in an indigenous area of northeastern Guatemala, an international consortium of media companies said Sunday.
Advent, Permira Near Deal to Buy McAfee for More Than $10 Billion
Business, Cara Lombardo & Miriam Gottfried & Dana Cimilluca, Published on 08/11/2021
» Security-software company McAfee Corp. is nearing a deal to sell itself to a group including private-equity firms Advent International Corp. and Permira for more than $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
US' diplomatic overtures to Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/08/2021
» The visit by US Vice President Kamala Harris to Southeast Asia later this month underlines the importance of the 10-member bloc to US foreign policy strategy under Joe Biden's presidency.
Indigenous voices raised
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 07/09/2020
» Minorities and indigenous people are often among the most marginalised communities in many societies. Systemically excluded from participation in the socio‐economic life of many countries, they lack access to political power and encounter obstacles to asserting their identity.
Pacific Seeds' resizer site poised to boost exports
Business, William Hicks, Published on 11/09/2019
» Pacific Seeds Thai, a subsidiary of UPL Group Co, has inaugurated the site for its US$2-million corn sizer and treater processing plant, a project aimed at dramatically boosting exports to Latin America.