Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite
Pure graphite is a series of sheets made up of six-carbon rings. A special type of chemical bond called ‘aromatic bond’ holds these carbons together. In aromatic bonds, pi electrons…
Jack Ma gives up control of fintech giant Ant Group | News | Campaign Asia
Jack Ma will cede control of fintech giant Ant Group after Beijing’s crackdown on the nation’s tech sector that targeted the billionaire. In the official statement released over the weekend, Ant Group confirmed…
Search continues for Romanian tourist missing in the sea off Phuket
Image Credit: Thai PBS News Thai rescue officials resumed their search this morning (Monday) for a Romanian who went missing in the sea off Phuket, after he reportedly dived into…
Developers defend themselves after empty ex-Debenhams vandalism
Developers responsible for the former Debenhams store in the centre of Manchester have been criticised for failing to maintain the now-empty Grade II-listed Rylands building. The building is set to…
Activists fighting coal mine expansion in Germany in standoff with police
According to DW, some activists began occupying the town two years ago but as the deadline to demolish it approaches, more protesters have joined the action and are now estimated…
Jeremy Bullmore dies aged 93 | Advertising | Campaign Asia
Jeremy Bullmore, “adland’s greatest philosopher”, has died at the age of 93. Mark Read, the chief executive of WPP, announced his death on Twitter this afternoon. He said: “I am very sad to share…
2023: What to expect in Thailand’s future? – This Week with Thai PBS World (January 6th 2023)
A new year, for many people, also means a brand new start, and there are many things Thailand can look forward to this year. In this program, we look into…
The year ahead in innovation: A new social media landscape | Advertising | Campaign Asia
New social media platforms emerged left and right in 2022 to varying degrees of success, as the duopoly lost its stronghold over consumer attention and advertiser budgets. BeReal captured Gen Z’s zeitgeist over…
Large quantity of fireworks seized near Thai-Malaysian border
Image Credit: 5th Infantry Regiment Thai police, troops and local officials seized about 300 boxes containing firecrackers and fireworks today (Sunday), bound for Malaysia for Chinese New Year celebrations in…
Mining investments on the rise in Peru
According to the Bulletin, Anglo American (LON: AAL) was the top investor in 2022 with $964 million. The London-based company’s share in all mining investments was 20.9%. Next to Anglo…