France beats Belgium 1-0 to go into final

14 Sept 00:00 Key points summarised by AI

Samuel Umtiti's 51st-minute header secured France's 1-0 victory over Belgium in the World Cup semi-final.
This win propels France into the World Cup final for the first time since 2006, marking their third final appearance in the last six tournaments.

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).