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Brother launches printer trade-ins to tackle e-waste
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/09/2025
» Printing solutions provider Brother Commercial (Thailand) has launched a trade-in campaign, encouraging customers to exchange their old printers for the company's latest devices while addressing the growing issue of e-waste.
Empowering the next generation with sustainability literacy
Business, Sasiwimol Arayawattanapong, Published on 05/11/2024
» It is often said that the best lessons are learned through life experiences rather than in the classroom. And so, keeping this saying in mind, UOB Thailand last month hosted the third edition of the "Better U Next Future" camp, a dynamic educational programme designed to imbue children with essential life skills.
Going against the grain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The government's plan to sell old rice stored in warehouses for a decade in northeastern Thailand stunned some onlookers, leading to concerns about the adverse impact on public health.
Calls to rekindle 'red car' service in Chiang Mai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/05/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the local government to help revive the transport service provided by the province's iconic rot daeng ("red cars") as more passengers have switched to other forms of transport.
Waste not, want not
Business, Mathilde Chatin, Published on 16/01/2024
» 900 million tonnes. That is the amount of food thrown away worldwide every year, according to the United Nations.
Will airline bailouts fly?
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 04/11/2020
» As airlines and hotels with their backs to the Covid wall plead with governments for help, it is not unusual for nationalist fervour to override economics in the search for quick fixes. In many cases though, this would be folly.
Agriculture after Covid-19
Business, Wandile Sihlobo, Published on 22/04/2020
» As the Covid-19 pandemic forces countries to close their borders, their agricultural sectors are confronting major challenges. Even in countries that are unlikely to face food insecurity -- such as those in Europe and North America -- farms are facing severe labour shortages as new barriers keep low-cost workers out.
3M CEO on N95 Masks: 'Demand Exceeds Our Production Capacity'
Business, Austen Hufford, Published on 04/04/2020
» American manufacturers say it will be months before they meet demand for high-quality masks, part of a broader breakdown in the effort to supply enough protective gear and lifesaving equipment to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Ministry lowers inflation forecast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/07/2019
» The Commerce Ministry has lowered its annual inflation forecast to a range of 0.7-1.3% this year from 0.7-1.7% because of lower energy prices, a stronger baht and dim export prospects.
Zilingo targets globe with US$226m for expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/03/2019
» Zilingo, the Singapore-based fashion and lifestyle e-marketplace startup, is investing US$226 million in its quest to become a global player in the fashion supply chain to capitalise on the $3 trillion market.