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Climate action needs more women
News, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Published on 02/05/2022
» 'The higher you go; the fewer women there are." This observation by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and environmental trailblazer Wangari Maathai, reflects a reality familiar to all women who have aspired to leadership positions, and it has gained a new meaning for me as the climate crisis has intensified. Though it is already clear that women and girls will face higher risks and greater burdens because of climate change, they remain significantly underrepresented in climate and environmental negotiations.
Food price solutions a priority
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/05/2022
» Food prices are on the rise everywhere in the world. In Thailand, prices of limes have been at historical highs for months, now as much as 10 baht each in wet markets. Instant noodle makers want to hike their prices by up to 20% as raw material costs have surged, but Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit insists they can't.
SET launches platforms to promote ESG practices
Business, NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE and Poonyapat Luenam, Published on 02/05/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is prioritising the promotion of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices and products this year to ensure sustainability and attract a new generation of investors.
Back in action
Life, Kingsley Wijayasinha, Published on 02/05/2022
» After decades of absence from the Thai market, Jeep is back with a new distributor and new products.
Dive into the 'Petaverse' at Bitec
Life, Published on 02/05/2022
» "Petaverse" is the concept for the "Pet Expo Thailand 2022", which will take place at Bitec Hall 103-104, Bang Na-Trat Road, daily from 10am to 8pm from Thursday to Sunday.
Bangladesh pursues careful Myanmar policy
Asia focus, Parvej Siddique Bhuiyan, Published on 02/05/2022
» The history of Myanmar is one of struggle with coups, military rule, religious persecution and ethnic conflict. The ongoing violence between the country's military and organised armed civilians is now leading the country to the verge of a full-blown civil war that is unlikely to end anytime soon.
A sector with an agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2022
» The 2022 meetings of the Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac), which highlights the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model, are prompting Thailand to gear up for advanced technologies and environmentally friendly businesses.