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Scholar urges more funds for research
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/10/2024
» A prominent scholar says the government should provide more financial support for academic research to foster the development of innovations and technologies.
Slow response to mpox a wake-up call
News, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Published on 30/09/2024
» It feels like a movie we have already seen. A new viral strain is killing people in some of the world's poorest countries, and although vaccines against the pathogen exist, production shortages and regulatory barriers are preventing them from reaching those in need.
Recommitting to pandemic preparedness
News, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Published on 26/08/2024
» Four years ago, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, governments were scrambling to protect their populations and prevent an economic meltdown. No one would dispute that addressing this existential threat was the top political priority back then.
Making the most of foreign direct investments
News, Keun Lee, Published on 26/02/2024
» Few experts doubt that foreign direct investment can bolster economies by bringing in critical know-how, expanding local production, and creating jobs. It is no surprise, therefore, that attracting FDI has long been a top priority for developed and developing economies alike, as reflected in the generous incentives included in the United States' Inflation Reduction Act. But, when it comes to driving economic growth and development, FDI has a mixed record.
When can we expect to see India Inc's moonshots?
News, Andy Mukherjee, Published on 25/08/2023
» Now that India has become the first country in the world to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole -- for less than half the money Christopher Nolan spent on the movie, Interstellar -- its risk-averse private sector will hopefully be inspired to launch some moonshots of its own. Just beating investor expectations next quarter won't get them ahead in the long game in artificial intelligence or new materials and energy.
RID to patent first multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicle in region
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) will register its self-developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to obtain a patent, making it the first multifunctional UAV in Southeast Asia.
Lift antiviral drug curbs
News, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2022
» With new cases of Covid-19 having risen to more than 28,000 a day, and with soaring severe cases, restricted access to Covid-19 antiviral medicines is now a critical issue.
Mark of privilege
News, Published on 03/01/2022
» Re: "Tycoon's wife eyes hospital move", (BP, Dec 30).
E-sports to boost soft power push
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2021
» The government is intensifying its promotion of the country's soft power initiatives by playing host to e-sporting events and creating incentives for foreign film productions in the kingdom, according to deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek.
Firm fights drug patent rejection
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2021
» A Japanese pharmaceutical company has appealed against the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP)'s rejection of its request to patent the anti-Covid drug Favipiravir which is widely used in Thailand.