What’s on the menu for APEC’s leaders?

14 Sept 02:20 Key points summarised by AI

APEC leaders' menus were meticulously planned through hundreds of hours of discussion and taste tests to showcase diverse Thai cuisine.
The menus feature fresh produce and meats from all four regions of Thailand, reflecting the country's rich food sources and traditions.
Internationally renowned Thai Chef Chumpol Jangprai, a Sustainable Food Ambassador, oversees the elaborate culinary offerings.
Highlights include appetizers like khao soi and charcoal-grilled Korat wagyu, a salad with nine organic vegetables and Phuket lobster, a main course of supreme filet mignon, and traditional Thai desserts with unique local ingredients.

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).