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US: Malaysian firms help move Iranian oil
Reuters, Published on 07/05/2024
» SINGAPORE - The United States says Iran’s capacity to move its oil as is becoming more reliant on service providers based in Malaysia, with oil being transferred near Singapore and throughout the region, a senior US Treasury official said on Tuesday.
New finance minister plans talks with central bank chief
Post Reporters and News Agencies, Published on 07/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister says he plans talks with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput in a bid to ensure fiscal and monetary policies are aligned.
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin turns 101
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/05/2024
» Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin turns 101 this year. It first opened in 1923, during the reign of King Rama VI, when it was The Railway Hotel, Hua Hin, and was one of the first beach resorts in Thailand.
Diesel, cooking gas, power prices again capped
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2024
» The cabinet resolved on Tuesday to continue capping the retail prices of standard diesel, cooking gas and electricity.
Taylor Swift draws 5 times as many US travellers as Olympics
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Paris authorities have spent years readying for the almost 2 million international visitors expected for the 2024 Summer Olympics, but they may have overlooked a far bigger phenomenon now coming to the city: Taylor Swift.
Eating old rice not stunt to get Yingluck retrial, says minister
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday his move to sell decade-old rice pledged and warehoused during convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration, and making a show of eating it, was not aimed at getting her a retrial.
Local EV industry sees bright prospects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan & Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» Local operators of businesses related to electric vehicles (EVs) remain upbeat about the growth prospects of the Thai EV market, as they do not expect a slump similar to the one in Europe.
Gold traders eye $2,500 this year amid frenzied buying
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Local gold traders say global prices remain on course to reach US$2,500 per ounce in the second half of 2024, after slipping below $2,300 recently, although the market lowered expectations for US interest rate cuts to a maximum of two times this year, down from 3-4 earlier.
What if the world lacks sustainability…
Published on 07/05/2024
» If the world lacks sustainability, we would face severe consequences across environmental, social, and economic domains. Environmental degradation, including deforestation, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change, would accelerate, leading to biodiversity loss, natural disasters, and resource depletion. Socially, inequality and social injustices would likely worsen, exacerbating poverty, food insecurity, and access to clean water and healthcare. Economically, businesses would face increased risks due to resource scarcity, regulatory pressures, and market instability, ultimately impacting global economic stability and prosperity.
UOB Thailand Launches 2024 Sustainability Programme for SMEs
Published on 07/05/2024
» Aimed at enabling Thai SMEs to transition to environmentally sustainable practices, UOB Thailand's innovative programme offers strategic support through workshops, partnerships, and digital tools.