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Asia Dominates Global Green Tech Boom as China Leads Patent Race, Thailand Urges Adopters to Step Up
Asia Dominates Global Green Tech Boom as China Leads Patent Race, Thailand Urges Adopters to Step Up
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The Ministry of Commerce reveals a sharp acceleration in sustainability innovations, with China leading the global patent race ahead of Japan and the USAsian Lenders Bolster Buffers as Middle East Conflict Clouds Credit Outlook
Asian Lenders Bolster Buffers as Middle East Conflict Clouds Credit Outlook
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Regional banks hike loan-loss provisions as high energy costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran conflict threaten corporate solvencyThai AirAsia reports THB841m Q1 profit amid Middle East tensions
Thai AirAsia reports THB841m Q1 profit amid Middle East tensions
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Asia Aviation reported higher first-quarter revenue and THB840.6 million net profit, while saying Q2 will face pressure from aviation fuel costs.PTT Q1 profit rises 10.4% as refining margins, petrochemicals recover
PTT Q1 profit rises 10.4% as refining margins, petrochemicals recover
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
PTT reported Q1 2026 net profit of THB25.738 billion, while EBITDA, including hedging adjustments, increased 49.3% from Q4 2025.CEOs speak — Anutin listens as Thailand seeks new growth path
CEOs speak — Anutin listens as Thailand seeks new growth path
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Thailand’s government will hear CEOs on competitiveness, clean energy, SMEs, investment and reforms as Anutin seeks an economic resetThailand Sets Sights on Moon Mission Role Through Artemis Cooperation
Thailand Sets Sights on Moon Mission Role Through Artemis Cooperation
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
GISTDA is pushing Thailand towards a role in NASA’s Artemis programme, aiming to turn the country’s space ambitions into lunar-era economic and technology opportunities.Thai businesses warn corruption crisis is worsening as survey reveals agency-level alleged bribery risks
Thai businesses warn corruption crisis is worsening as survey reveals agency-level alleged bribery risks
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
A JSCCIB survey found 89.1% of Thai businesses see corruption as an obstacle, while newly disclosed agency-level data points to high alleged bribery risks in dealings with some state agencies.SCC eyes stronger Q2 as energy crisis forces petrochemical strategy reset
SCC eyes stronger Q2 as energy crisis forces petrochemical strategy reset
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
SCC is positive on its second-quarter outlook as it moves to secure alternative feedstock, manage petrochemical risks and cut energy costs.Anutin brings business leaders to table in push to boost Thailand’s competitiveness
Anutin brings business leaders to table in push to boost Thailand’s competitiveness
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will chair his government’s first major public-private economic forum, as ministers prepare to hear proposals from 10 key business sectors amid weak growth, energy-price pressure and calls for structural reform.