Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre reopened

14 Sept 06:15 Key points summarised by AI

Their Majesties the King and Queen presided over the official reopening of the newly renovated Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
The significantly expanded 300,000 square metre facility is slated to host the APEC 2022 meetings and summit from November 14th-19th.

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

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).