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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to make first official visit to Thailand

24 Sept 12:55 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make his first official visit to Thailand on July 9-10, meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai to advance cooperation in public health and combating human trafficking.
This visit follows China's Foreign Minister's recent tour of Southeast Asia, indicating a strategic push by global superpowers to exert influence in the region, with Blinken also attending the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bali to address global challenges.

Today 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).