Thai FM calls for reform of global health architecture

22 Sept 09:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara urged the international community to expedite reforms of the global health architecture, advocating for greater investment in Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and enhanced public-private partnerships for digital health transformation to improve equity, inclusivity, and coherence.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, he stressed the importance of intensifying development cooperation for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR), including sharing health-related intellectual property rights, and noted the approval of a political declaration affirming global unity on PPPR.

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).