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Taiwan Excellence’s Day of Giving: Waste to Solutions
Published on 13/11/2024
» Taiwan Excellence brought together over 100 dedicated volunteers for the Day of Giving project, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on uplifting communities and protecting the environment. Aligned with Taiwan Excellence’s mission to support impactful CSR activities annually, this year’s Day of Giving emphasised environmental conservation and community empowerment. Volunteers learned innovative methods to turn waste into resources, helping to reduce pollution, safeguard natural water sources, and create sustainable income for local communities.
Global EV sales up 35%
Reuters, Published on 13/11/2024
» STOCKHOLM — Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 35% in October from the same month last year, led by a 54% jump in sales in China, market research firm Rho Motion said on Wednesday.
Bitcoin rally cools after over 30% jump
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/11/2024
» DELHI — A surge in Bitcoin has paused as traders assess the remaining market impact of United States President-elect Donald Trump's rhetorical support for crypto.
Indonesia to build 75 GW of renewable energy in next 15 years
Reuters, Published on 13/11/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia plans to offer to international investors opportunities to build 75 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in the country in the next 15 years, its climate envoy said on the sidelines of the COP29 summit.
Chemical reaction
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/11/2024
» The situation of local fruit vendors has gone from bad to worse after the Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN) released its finding two weeks ago, revealing chemical contamination in popular Shine Muscat grapes.
Egat keen to expedite 15 solar farm projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/11/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) wants to accelerate the development of 15 planned floating solar farm projects with a total capacity of 2,656 megawatts on the reservoirs of its six hydroelectric dams under the new national power development plan (PDP) of 2024.
US tariffs prompt relocations to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/11/2024
» Thailand is poised to attract more investment in electric vehicles, smart electronics, home appliances and high-tech industries next year, with manufacturers relocating to avoid US tariffs, according to Amata Corporation.
Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/11/2024
» The widespread use of Thai nominees by foreign businesses in Thailand is a growing concern among hoteliers, who fear that low prices and quality could destroy the tourism reputation of the country, according to the Thai Hotels Association's (THA) monthly sentiment index.
Bank of Thailand tempers anxiety about chair
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2024
» Satit Limpongpan, chairman of the selection committee tasked with choosing the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand, has confirmed the position will not have any influence on the central bank's monetary policy.
Govt denies Kittiratt shoo-in for BoT chief
News, Phusadee Arunmas and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/11/2024
» The government has brushed aside reports of former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong making the cut as new chairman of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) board, saying nothing has been made official yet.