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Chinese executive named suspect in Indonesian radiation case
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/12/2025
» JAKARTA — Indonesian police have named a Chinese director of a metal smelting company as a suspect in a caesium-137 contamination case that ultimately led to radioactive shrimp and sneakers being exported as far as the United States.
Monchhichi Christmas Town Debuts in Bangkok
Published on 04/12/2025
» A magical new festive attraction has arrived in Bangkok as The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi partners with Japan’s Sekiguchi Co., Ltd.—the creator of the beloved global character Monchhichi—to unveil MONCHHICHI CHRISTMAS TOWN, the first experience of its kind in Southeast Asia. Designed to elevate the city’s role as the Festive Capital of Asia and captivate both Thai and international visitors, the event runs from 4 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 at M Grand Hall, G Floor, offering a brand-new way to celebrate the year-end season.
CP AXTRA Leads Zero-Waste Transformation in Retail
Published on 04/12/2025
» Reinforcing its ambition to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill by 2030, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited — operator of the “Makro–Lotus’s” wholesale–retail business — has showcased strong progress in comprehensive waste management across its supply chain at the Sustainability Forum 2026: SHIFT FORWARD – OVERCOMING CHALLENGES. The company reported that in 2025 its flagship “AXTRA Zero Waste” programme reduced 31,755 tonnes of waste sent to landfills and generated over THB 79 million in economic value for local communities and Thai farmers through resource recovery, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable value creation and the belief that sustainability is the organisation’s core foundation.
GC Strengthens Capital with Hybrid Debenture Success
Published on 04/12/2025
» A major step in capital strengthening has been achieved as PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), the chemical flagship of PTT Group and a global leader in the sector, successfully completed the issuance of its new subordinated hybrid debentures with a total offering size of THB 10,000 million. The strong demand from investors underscores confidence in GC’s financial position and long-term growth potential, while the funding will further support the company’s strategic shift toward High Value–Low Carbon business expansion.
Digital Partnership Powers Thailand’s Clean Energy Future
Published on 04/12/2025
» Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), through its wholly owned subsidiary Combined Heat and Power Producing Co., Ltd. (CHPP) — a key provider of innovative clean energy solutions within the GPSC group — has reinforced its commitment to sustainable growth through a strategic collaboration with Polytechnology Co., Ltd., an authorised distributor of Huawei Digital Power solutions, and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a global leader in smart energy technologies.
Japan, Vietnam agree to advance security cooperation amid China's rise
Kyodo News, Published on 04/12/2025
» KYODO — Japan and Vietnam agreed in high-level talks Thursday to give shape to security cooperation under their strategic partnership, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said, amid China's growing assertiveness in the South and East China seas.
Supply concerns push Thai rice prices to 4-month peak
Reuters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Thailand's rice prices climbed to a multi-month high this week on supply concerns over flooding in the south, while both Indian and Vietnamese rates slipped to near one-month lows.
Tech Innovator Expands Global Event Ecosystem
Published on 04/12/2025
» EventTech.ai, a rapidly advancing technology enabler for the event sector, has announced its strategic expansion into the global entertainment and full-cycle showbiz technology market from 2026. The company plans to scale both its operational reach and client portfolio across Asia, including key markets such as South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.
Old ‘Ben Smith’ photos come back to haunt Thai VIPs
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Leaked photos showing alleged money laundering mastermind Benjamin Mauerberger, alias “Ben Smith”, posing with several high-profile Thai political, police, military and business figures have stirred controversy and raised questions about his alleged influence and protection.
IRPC Wins Outstanding Innovative Company Award
Published on 04/12/2025
» IRPC Public Company Limited has been recognised for its breakthrough innovation at the SET Awards 2025, reinforcing the company’s leadership in high value-added solutions and sustainable industrial development.