APEC youth representatives present Youth Declaration to Thai PM

13 Sept 12:44 Key points summarised by AI

APEC youth representatives presented the Youth Declaration to Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House.
PM Prayut affirmed the government's commitment to consider youth opinions for policy, aligning with Thailand's APEC concept of "Open, Connect, Balance" for sustainable development.

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).