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Renewable power capacity grew 50% in 2023
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/01/2024
» The world’s new renewable power capacity grew by 50% last year and should keep breaking records this decade on the back of a surge in cheaper solar panels, particularly in China.
Luxurious Bang-Tao Condos: Your Dream Coastal Retreat Awaits!
Published on 11/01/2024
» AssetWise, one of Thailand's top developers, is launching The Title Legendary Bang-Tao, a new condominium project, offering luxurious residences in the heart of Bang-Tao Beach, just 500 metres from the shoreline. It is conveniently surrounded by various amenities, including shopping malls and lifestyle centres like Porto de Phuket, located just 700 metres away, and Boat Avenue Phuket, a mere 800 metres away.
Power tariff capped at B3.99-4.18/unit
Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2024
» The government’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has capped the power tariff at 4.18 baht per unit from January to April this year, with the rate for low consumption set at 3.99 baht, according to the government.
Singapore, Malaysia weigh passport-free travel
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia and Singapore agreed to jointly develop a special economic zone and explore a range of measures including passport-free travel to boost trade between the neighbours that each count the other as the No. 2 trading partner.
Egco completes US acquisition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/01/2024
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), a power generation arm of state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has completed the acquisition of US-based Compass Portfolio, enabling the company to earn revenue from the power business in America.
Bonds worth B890bn due for redemption in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2024
» Some 890 billion baht worth of long-term corporate bonds are due for redemption this year, nearly all investment-grade bonds, with 73 billion baht holding maturity dates this month, says the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Demand for BoT to have free hand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should be independent as it determines the policy interest rate as inconsistent fiscal and monetary policies as well as a rush to cut rates will do more harm than good, warn pundits.
A blend of chaos and charm
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2024
» Embarking on a journey through Vietnam, one may find the allure of cities like Hanoi, Sapa, Hue and Da Nang. However, the southern gem of Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon has been an unsung hero in recent years. Despite being Vietnam's largest city and a nexus of culture, history, and commerce, it seems the city has been overshadowed. Our insightful guide Yuu pondered: "Perhaps familiarity with the city has bred a desire for new horizons or maybe Ho Chi Minh hasn't been given the tourism spotlight it deserves."
Ministry vows to steady agricultural product prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has pledged to stabilise agricultural product prices and address the root causes of issues faced by farmers.
Western chip subsidies help China
News, Daniel Gros, Published on 11/01/2024
» If there is one certainty about the coming year, it is that geopolitical rivalries will persist. For the European Union, this will translate largely into an effort to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, especially of critical goods. For the United States, the focus will be on maintaining military supremacy by denying potential adversaries -- namely, China -- access to relevant technologies. Both approaches overlap in an important area: the chips industry.