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Tankers ‘covering up’ visits to Russia
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2024
» HELSINKI - Finland’s Coast Guard says it has detected constant disturbances to satellite navigation signals in the Baltic Sea since April and in recent weeks has seen tankers “spoofing” their location data to cover up visits to Russia.
Former central bankers push for ‘non-political’ chairman
Bloomberg News and Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2024
» Former Bank of Thailand governors have joined about 200 economists and academics in calling for the appointment of a non-political chairperson for the bank’s board, amid signs that the central bank is coming under more political pressure.
IRPC and PTTLNG Sign MOU on Carbon Material Innovation
Published on 31/10/2024
» IRPC Public Co., Ltd., led by President and CEO Kris Imsang (2nd from left), and PTTLNG Co., Ltd., represented by Acting President Rattikool Piyavongwanich (2nd from right), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive research and development for commercialising carbon materials in the petrochemical industry. This partnership includes the exchange of academic knowledge, research insights, and technical expertise. The MoU signing was witnessed by Anucha Somjitchob, Executive Vice President at the IRPC Innovation Center, and Somchai Ramart, Executive Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance at PTTLNG Co., Ltd., at Suanson Room, Energy Complex Building B.
Hyundai debuts new hydrogen car
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/10/2024
» SEOUL - Hyundai Motor Company unveiled a new hydrogen-powered vehicle called Initium, which it aims to release in the first half of next year as part of its broader push into the clean-burning gas.
IRPC Honoured for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management
Published on 31/10/2024
» IRPC Public Co., Ltd., under the leadership of President and CEO Kris Imsang, has been awarded a certificate of honour as a 2024 Climate Action Leading Organisation (CALO), recognising its outstanding role in greenhouse gas management. Presented by Jatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, this award places IRPC among 23 organisations in Thailand acknowledged for high standards in greenhouse gas reduction, with IRPC attaining a gold-level rating for emission measurement and reduction, and a bronze level for greenhouse gas compensation.
Insights into Thai Moms’ Online Shopping Behaviour
Published on 31/10/2024
» While product quality and price are the primary factors that win brand loyalty from Thai moms—up to 79% are loyal to a brand because of these factors—service quality is the real game-changer. It’s a key driver that could cause them to abandon a brand. Only 36% of moms will stick with a brand if they receive satisfactory service, but if the service is disappointing, 43% of loyal moms are ready to “converse” with other brands.
Low oil prices give airlines hope for 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/10/2024
» Rising supply chain costs still hamper the aviation industry, even though airlines should benefit from cheaper oil prices until next year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Manufacturing index slips in September
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/10/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 3.5% year-on-year to 92.4 points in September, due mainly to sluggish car and construction industries, while the outcome of the US presidential election may pose a fresh challenge in this year's final quarter, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Bank of Thailand sets out target for inflation range
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/10/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has reiterated that an inflation rate between 1% and 3% is appropriate to support the country's economic growth potential.
New board chair pick expected Monday
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2024
» A new Bank of Thailand (BoT) board chairman is expected to be named on Monday after a three-month selection process, according to a Finance Ministry source.