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B100bn of recovery projects screened by economic agency
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has screened the first round of 213 projects worth 101.48 billion baht out of a 400 billion baht budget earmarked to help those suffering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.Thosaporn Sirisumphand, secretary-general of the NESDC, said ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Industry Ministry eyes 2.2% gain in productivity in two years
The Industry Ministry has set a target to increase industrial productivity by 2.2% by 2022 and raise Thailand’s competitiveness by enhancing labour skills and leveraging technology and innovation.Kobchai Sungsitthisawad, the industry permanent secretary, said Thailand should increase productivity by using existing resources.Keep reading ...
Lamonphet Apisitniran
3 firms seek green bond nod
Three companies are in the process of seeking Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to issue green bonds as part of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) standard.Green bonds are defined as a part of a company’s ESG standard and are one of the crucial ...
Nuntawun Polkuamdee