Uruguay sends Portugal home with 2-1 victory

22 Sept 21:04 Key points summarised by AI

Edinson Cavani's two goals secured Uruguay a 2-1 victory over Portugal, propelling them into the World Cup quarter-finals.
This defeat, coupled with Argentina's earlier loss to France, eliminated superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi from the 2018 World Cup.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).