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Businesses urged to intensify push to tackle climate change

Businesses need to accelerate their existing adoption of digitisation, electrification and automation in an effort to curb climate change and gear towards sustainability. All these processes would prove that they would be able to compensate businesses and even generate profits, according to France-based industrial technology company Schneider Electric.

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SEC pushes for regional green finance

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working with other Southeast Asian countries to develop green financial products, including sustainability-linked bonds and "Asean Transition" guidelines regarding taxes, according to the Thai regulator.

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Thai Credit banks $105m IFC loan

International Finance Corp (IFC), a unit of the World Bank Group, is providing a US$105-million loan to Thai Credit Retail Bank Plc (Thai Credit) to support female entrepreneurs in Thailand.

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Economic woes curtail domestic trips

Domestic tourism is still struggling with weak purchasing power because of higher costs of living and soaring debt, leaving small hotels and regional operators with financial burdens, says Kantapong Thananerngroth, president of Thai Tourism Promotion Association.

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Roojai boosts portfolio with FWD deal

Roojai, Thailand's leading online insurance provider, has agreed to acquire FWD General Insurance Plc in Thailand for an undisclosed amount.

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Minor Food launches new Chinese eatery

Emboldened by a resurgence of Chinese cuisine locally over the past few years, Minor Food Group Plc is set to open Riverside Grilled Fish & Mala today in Bangkok.

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Climate change at the world courts

Last February, the UN secretary-general informed the UN Security Council during a debate about the implications of rising sea levels on international peace and security, with mega-cities on every continent facing serious impacts.

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When, how will air travel recover?

Global commercial air travel demand reached 90% of pre-Covid levels in May 2023, according to Bain & Company's Air Traffic Demand Forecast Model. A complete rebound is anticipated in the first half of 2024, primarily driven by the resumption of Chinese air travel. However, current recovery trends may be dampened…

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New online commerce surges in Thailand

So-called "shoppertainment", where content and commerce converge on a platform, has become the next era of online commerce, expected to be worth US$1 trillion across Asia-Pacific by 2025, says Sirinit Virayasiri, head of business marketing for Thailand TikTok.

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Upgrades for city's pavements

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has promised to improve at least 100 kilometres of pavements in each of Bangkok's 50 districts within a year.

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BoT considers rate cuts amid debt crisis

The Bank of Thailand is mulling cutting interest rates to help people struggling with debt to exit from a pernicious cycle, says a central bank executive.

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PM vote picks size the field

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister hangs in the balance as a joint sitting of parliament will convene on July 13 for the crucial vote for a new PM.

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Care sought for other jumbos

Thailand is seeking to strike deals with several veterinarian organisations in Sri Lanka to ensure proper care for Thai ambassador elephants, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Wednesday.

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UN observers urge access to Ukraine nuclear plant

KYIV (UKRAINE) - UN observers appealed on Wednesday for greater access to Europe's largest nuclear plant, after Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations over a possible "catastrophic" act of sabotage at the Russian-controlled facility in Ukraine.

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Djokovic, Swiatek win at Wimbledon as confetti-throwing protesters strike

LONDON - Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were in cruise control at Wimbledon on Wednesday, but confetti-throwing climate protesters and rain delays caused more headaches at the All England Club.

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Russia launches criminal probe after award-winning reporter attacked

MOSCOW - Russian investigators on Wednesday said they had launched a criminal investigation after award-winning journalist Elena Milashina was badly beaten in Chechnya.

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Climate protesters briefly disrupt Wimbledon

LONDON: Climate activists interrupted a match on one of Wimbledon’s show courts on Wednesday, scattering orange confetti and jigsaw pieces in their latest protest targeting major sporting events.

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HK arrests four accused of aiding overseas activists

HONG KONG: Hong Kong national security police on Wednesday arrested four men it accused of supporting overseas dissidents and of advocating for independence from China, two days after issuing warrants and bounties against several foreign-based activists.

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Four Thai hotels among ‘world’s top 10’

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed the news that four hotels in Thailand have received top-10 scores by La Liste, an authoritative French hotel and restaurant rating guide, a government spokesman says.

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GPO signs vaccine pact with Korean biotech giant

The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has bolstered its partnership with SK bioscience of South Korea to enhance regional vaccine security, starting with the production of influenza vaccines scheduled for availability next year.

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UK probes special forces' actions in Afghanistan

LONDON: Britain's defence minister on Wednesday said that allegations of unlawful killings in Afghanistan being examined by an independent inquiry relate to UK special forces.

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The World In One Bite returns, starting today

Central Embassy's best-known annual food fest, "The World In One Bite" returns from July 5-9.

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New executive chef at Yu Ting Yuan

A change in seasons brings with it a breath of fresh air and a new tasting menu.

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Music in UK schools helps autistic children

LONDON: Blondie drummer Clem Burke on Wednesday said adding drumming to the UK school curriculum could be a "game changer" for autistic children after a study found as little as 90 minutes a week offered benefits.

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Whip will ensure caretaker govt-aligned MPs vote for right PM

The caretaker government will set up a new whip drawn from political parties in the former coalition to ensure their MPs toe the line in voting for the next prime minister on July 13.

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