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How can emerging economies navigate the mobility transition?

How can emerging economies navigate the mobility transition?

Some of the ASEAN countries have a growing auto industry. The sector accounts for around 10% of GDP in Thailand and Indonesia, which indicates there is room for growth in India, where it accounts for 7.2% of GDP.

Thailand imposes a ban on single-use plastic in national parks

The importance of protecting this environment is paramount, and while plastic bags and other items offer convenience, they are harmful to the landscape and wildlife.
Vietnam’s Power Development Plan Draft Incorporates Renewables, Reduces Coal

Vietnam’s Power Development Plan Draft Incorporates Renewables, Reduces Coal

Vietnam has become a manufacturing hub, increasing its energy needs rapidly. Power demand has increased by approximately 10 percent per year over the past decade.
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Climate change is pushing up Southeast Asia’s food prices

Southeast Asia’s climate has become substantially warmer and more unpredictable in the…
Net gains: Thai project turns fishing nets into virus protection gear

Net gains: Thai project turns fishing nets into virus protection gear

Thailand has one of the world’s largest fishing industries, but is also one of the top marine plastic polluters.
Climate change and science denial hit Hollywood like a comet in 'Don't Look Up'. Creator Adam Mckay on Radio Davos

Climate change and science denial hit Hollywood like a comet

Don’t Look Up, is a blockbuster Hollywood disaster movie, but it’s also a comedy – an allegory about climate change and a biting satire on politics and the media.

Thailand’s liveability ranking sinks amidst Covid-19 restrictions and environmental concerns

Thai cities have fallen out of the global top 100 most liveable locations for expatriate workers from East Asia, with Bangkok and Chiang Mai placed at 115th and 118th in the latest Location Ratings survey respectively
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Thailand could Earn $3.4 Billion with Digital and Circular Economy says World Bank

The financial institution said in a statement that Thailand, a $544 billion economy before the pandemic hit, needs an innovation-led growth model. It added that the Kingdom needs to address existing foreign investment constraints in order to create better jobs and become a high-income nation.