Shortage of Nescafé instant coffee feared after court halts production

14 Sept 11:50 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai court issued an injunction halting Nestlé Thailand's production, distribution, and import of Nescafé instant coffee, prompting fears of shortages and price hikes.
The injunction was filed by a shareholder of Quality Coffee Products (QCP), Nestlé's former 50:50 joint venture, following Nestlé's termination of their production contract last December.
The dispute is part of an ongoing legal battle where Nestlé is seeking to dissolve QCP after a ruling by the International Court of Arbitration.
Nestlé announced it will protest the injunction, claiming it was denied an opportunity to defend itself, while expressing concern over potential impacts on small retailers, vendors, and farmers.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.