Belgium trounce England 2-0 to win third place in World Cup

13 Sept 09:42 Key points summarised by AI

Belgium defeated England 2-0 in Saint Petersburg to secure third place in the World Cup, marking their best-ever performance in the tournament.
Thomas Meunier opened the scoring early in the 4th minute, with Eden Hazard sealing England's fate with a close-range shot in the 82nd minute.

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).