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Thai coconut industry takes steps to ban monkey labour
Business, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Thai Coconut Industry Group has taken a decisive step to restore international confidence and protect local livelihoods by partnering with the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) to address long-standing concerns about the historical use of monkey labour in coconut harvesting. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Thailand’s agricultural sector, underlining a strong commitment to ethical practices and animal welfare.
Gun that killed Billy the Kid to be auctioned
Business, Reuters, Published on 23/07/2021
» LOS ANGELES: One of the most iconic weapons of the American Wild West goes up for auction next month with the sale of the gun that killed 19th century outlaw Billy the Kid.
For CEOs, the New Business of Business Is ... Politics
Business, Chip Cutter & Suzanne Vranica & Alison Sider, Published on 12/04/2021
» Big consumer brands like Coca-Cola Co. and Delta Air Lines Inc. for years have positioned themselves as forces for promoting what they see as social good -- an approach they displayed last summer after the death of George Floyd.
Small brewers pour into Vietnam
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/05/2020
» Factories are not the only business moving into Vietnam — Thai craft beer has found an unlikely home in the neighbouring country, thanks to stiff regulations that keep small players from entering the market back home.
Trading thins out ahead of Christmas break
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/12/2019
» Recap: Emerging market equity trading was mostly flat yesterday as volumes thinned ahead of the Christmas holidays, while the Turkish lira firmed after falling for five straight sessions in the wake of worsening relations between Ankara and Washington.
Election dreams
Business, Postbag, Published on 02/06/2018
» Re: “Prawit vows February election”, (BP, June 1).