Politicians urged to commit to fighting graft

14 Sept 23:08 Key points summarised by AI

Leading graft-fighters appeal to politicians and political parties to demonstrate a clear commitment to combating increasingly visible and widespread corruption.
Public citizens and government officials are urged to take a more active role as whistle-blowers, exposing suspected wrongdoing and leveraging easier access to data through digitalization.
A concerted effort from all sectors of society, including the private sector, is crucial, with political parties called upon to make fighting corruption a significant part of their election manifestos.

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).