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Bangkok Post
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Bangkok Post
PTT sells stake in Neo Mobility Asia to MGC
National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc continues to reduce its role in the battery-powered vehicle business with the sale of its entire 50% stake in Neo Mobility Asia Co (NMA), a flagship electric vehicle (EV) business, to SET-listed auto retailer Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) (MGC). In 2021, PTT announced a joint venture investment with MGC through Arun Plus Co, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTT, to establish NMA. The investment by the two companies was set at a ratio of 50:50. The plan was for NMA to become the sales agent of Chinese EV brands, such as Zeekr and Xpeng. MGC and Arun Plus wanted to drive the country to become the leading EV market in Southeast Asia during that year. However, the slowdown in China's economy and current oversupply in the battery-powered EV market have affected EVs ecosystems. PTT released a statement to the Stock Exchange of Thailand on Aug 4, announcing the sale of its entire stake in NMA to MGC-ASIA Greentech Co, a subsidiary of MGC, with a total transaction value of 83 million baht. Pattaralada Sa-ngasang, PTT's chief finance officer, said the sale was completed on Monday in alignment with PTT's strategic direction, which not only focuses on enhancing competitiveness in the oil and gas business, but also revisits non-oil and gas businesses to reinforce cash-flow capabilities and strengthen its long-term competitive position. When it comes to the oil and gas sector, PTT is also suffering from overcapacity of the oil refinery and petrochemical sector across the global market and the company is currently planning to restructure this business sector. During the period 2020 to 2022, PTT entered into the non-oil and gas business by setting up Arun Plus as a flagship EV business and Innobic Asia Co as a flagship life science and bio-based business. In January this year, PTT decided to have its subsidiary Horizon Plus Co reduce its share in an EV manufacturing company in Thailand to 40% from 60%. MGC chief executive Sunhavut Thamchuanviriya said the entire wholly-owned NMA is expected to benefit the future of the ecosystem. This aligns with the company's policy of creating a mobility sector that encompasses both user experience, technology, and sustainability, in line with the company's strategy.
CairoScene
04-08-2025
- Science
- CairoScene
Historic Maspero Studio Named After Nobel Prize Winner Ahmed Zewail
The National Media Authority honours Nobel Laureate Zewail with a studio in his name and initiatives in scientific media. Aug 04, 2025 Maspero's historic Studio 45 will be renamed after Dr Ahmed Zewail, as part of a push to revive scientific journalism and improve public understanding of science, according to National Media Authority (NMA) President Ahmed El-Meslamani. Alongside the renaming, NMA announced the launch of 'Kalam fi El-Elm' ('Talks in Science'), a television programme hosted by biophysicist Dr Sameh Saad Ali, founding director of the Center for Aging Studies at Zewail City of Science and Technology. Dr Ahmed Zewail received the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for breakthroughs in femtochemistry - the study of chemical reactions on extremely short timescales. He was the first Egyptian and first Arab to win the award. El-Meslamani also announced an upcoming national symposium, 'The Present and Future of Scientific Media in Egypt', organised by the Maspero Center for Media Studies in collaboration with the Cultural Channel and Cultural Radio Programme. He said the initiatives aim to make reliable, non-specialist scientific content more accessible to younger audiences.
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-08-2025
- Science
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Maspero revives scientific broadcasting in honour of Nobel Laureate Ahmed Zewail - Society
To mark the ninth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Ahmed Zewail's passing, the National Media Authority (NMA) has officially named Studio 45 at Egyptian Radio in his honour. Writer, media expert, and NMA president Ahmed El-Meslemani made the announcement during a press briefing that outlined broader efforts to revive scientific journalism in Egypt. 'Scientific journalism in our region has suffered significant setbacks,' El-Meslemani said. 'We are now actively studying pathways for its revival. Naming a historic studio after Dr Zewail is both a symbolic and strategic act — honouring our scientific pioneers and inspiring future generations.' As part of this new direction, Egyptian Television has launched a programme titled Kalam fi El-Elm (Talks in Science), hosted by Dr Sameh Saad Ali, a prominent biophysicist and founding director of the Center for Aging Studies at Zewail City of Science and Technology. Ali also leads the Cancer Biology Programme at Egypt's 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital and is a recipient of the 2020 State Award for Excellence in Science. It is the first in a planned series of specialised shows aimed at popularising science and deepening public understanding. El-Meslemani emphasized that this marks the beginning of a comprehensive national effort to bring science closer to society, especially younger audiences. Dr Zewail, who was awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work in femtochemistry, was a familiar figure in Egyptian media. El-Meslemani recalled that Egyptian Radio played a key role in introducing Zewail to the Arab public, particularly through legendary broadcaster Amal Fahmy. Her programme, Ala El-Nasseya (At the Corner), helped make his research accessible to a broader audience. 'I was honoured to join Amal Fahmy on several occasions to discuss Dr. Zewail's work and its global significance,' El-Meslemani said. He also acknowledged the broader contributions of radio professionals in showcasing Zewail's achievements, noting that the late scientist remained a devoted listener of Egyptian Radio during his visits to Cairo. 'In naming Studio 45 after one of the Arab world's greatest scientists since Ibn al-Haytham, we are, in essence, honouring ourselves,' he added. El-Meslemani also announced that the Maspero Center for Media Studies, in collaboration with the Cultural Channel and the Cultural Radio Programme, will host a national symposium titled The Present and Future of Scientific Media in Egypt. The event forms part of a larger initiative led by the NMA to simplify complex scientific knowledge, engage Generations Z and Alpha with science-based content, and broaden public access to reliable, non-specialist scientific media. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana HC seeks fresh affidavit from heritage director on construction near Golconda fort
Hyderabad: The high court has directed the director of heritage, Telangana, who also serves as the competent authority under the National Monuments Authority (NMA), to file a fresh affidavit regarding the issuance of permission to a builder for construction on a 14-acre plot in Qila Mohammed Nagar, adjacent to the outer wall of the protected Golconda fort. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice P Sam Koshy issued the direction while hearing an appeal filed by a businessman challenging a March 2025 order passed by a single judge of the high court. The single judge had earlier directed the director of heritage to grant permission to the builder in accordance with the NMA's directives. During the hearing on Wednesday, Chief Justice Singh said: "The competent authority, is it a post office service or do they have some role in implementing the orders? There should be some application of mind." The Chief Justice further remarked that they do not have any issue with authorities implementing the orders, as long as they are in accordance with the law. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The bench observed that the director of heritage had earlier opposed the builder's request in a counter-affidavit filed on June 21, 2021, but failed to file any subsequent updates clarifying whether those objections were addressed or if the builder had complied with necessary conditions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Meanwhile, the counsel for the appellant informed the court that the no-objection certificate granted to the builder by the NMA in April 2019 is currently under challenge in a public interest litigation pending before the high court. Taking note of these submissions and referring to relevant provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, the bench directed the competent authority to submit a clear affidavit confirming whether the builder fulfilled all requisite conditions. The matter has been posted for further hearing in two weeks.
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
India's monuments and heritage need to recognise it's civilisational history
The history of India is not just about slavery. The history of India is about emerging victorious… The mistake of not keeping those events in the mainstream is being rectified now' — Narendra Modi Putting the Maratha Military Landscapes on the UNESCO World Heritage list is a significant step towards recognising Indian monuments of victory and glory and decolonising the heritage space. The momentum must be taken further as this area had been neglected for a long time post-Independence. Monuments are our collective memory etched in stone. After Independence, there was little effort to correct the mindset of teachers and those preparing history books. The colonial mindset continued even in the preservation of monuments and archaeological sites. Teaching took place under the shadow of what PM Modi has called the history of our defeat and the stories of enemies' victories. It is only under the Modi government that the decolonisation drive has begun, giving us new insights into the history that the British and the Left cabal sought to bury. It has highlighted the stories of King Suheldev, Rani Durgavati and Lachit Barphukan. The founder-king of Delhi, Maharaja Anangpal Tomar, was long ignored — now, Anang Tal, which was a neglected sewer reservoir, has been designated a Monument of National Importance. Excavations at Rakhigarhi have restarted. The Navy has new insignia inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji. There have also been efforts to delve into the history of tribal communities' wars of independence in the Northeast, specifically the Tai-Khamti War (1839). These are just a few examples of the Modi government's vision of resurrecting India's glorious history and detoxing colonised minds. As chairman of the National Monuments Authority (NMA), I had an opportunity to flag some anomalies and suggest changes in the way we look at preservation. We have created a list of 3,695 Monuments of National Importance that have brought out interesting facets of Indian history. Afzal Khan, the cruel general serving the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur, believed a prophecy about his death before his 'meeting' with Shivaji. Some tales suggest that he killed his many wives the night before he departed to encounter his foe. We know Shivaji killed him. But the graves of his wives are now a Monument of National Importance in Bijapur. Maharani Tarabai Bhonsle fought the Mughals and ruled as a Maratha queen for 30 years. But her samadhi is in ruins in Satara. It deserves the honour of being a Monument of National Importance. The great Sikh warrior Baba Baghel Singh conquered Delhi in 1783, made the Mughal emperor pay fines and constructed seven gurdwaras including Sis Ganj Sahib. His 30,000 Sikh soldiers camped near the Red Fort — and so, the camp became known as Tis Hazari. But nowhere, even in the Red Fort Museum, is there any mention of this conquest. The National Monuments Authority was asked to approach the Tis Hazari court to ask if it would like to have the name explained in its precincts. The Marathas conquered Delhi in 1757 under Raghunath Rao and in 1771 under Mahadaji Shinde. They controlled the Red Fort and continued to rule until 1803, when the British overpowered them in the second Anglo-Maratha War. The British took Delhi from the Marathas and not the Mughals. This fact, too, is completely missing from the Red Fort museum. The NMA struggled for two years to have this mentioned on a wall of honour inside the fort without any success. On the Delhi-Meerut highway, there lies a nondescript grave of British soldiers who were killed by local revolutionaries in 1857. This was declared a Monument of National Importance. But the Kali Paltan Augharnath temple, Meerut, a renowned place that housed revolutionaries and Purabia soldiers — a shelter for the marching armies of the freedom struggle — has been refused the honour. There isn't a single Monument of National Importance connected with the Dalit struggle and B R Ambedkar's life. His first primary school in Satara and the Sayaji Baug Vadodara Banyan tree, where he resolved to bring equality for all Indians, now known as Sankalp Bhumi, have yet to be accepted as national monuments. After a detailed site inspection by the NMA, the Governor of Kerala sent a recommendation to declare the birthplace of Adi Shankara, Kalady, a Monument of National Importance. It was not even responded to. Mangarh has been a place of the greatest reverence for PM Modi. He visited the place many times before he became Gujarat CM, and recently, as PM. The NMA visited the site and recommended that it be declared a Monument of National Importance. It was the site of the massacre of more than 1,500 Bhil tribals by the British army in November 1913. We are still waiting for action on the matter. There are more than 100 monuments like Tota-Maina Ki Kabr that have absolutely no history. Nobody knows what they represent and why they have been declared Monuments of National Importance. Similarly, some Monuments of National Importance, like the Mohammad Gauri Ke Senapati Ki Chhatri and Babur Ka Bagicha (where he is said to have stayed for a few hours), defy any logic. Not a single Monument of National Importance from Kashmir, like Martand, Parihaspore or Harwan, was ever recommended to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and none has been given even a security guard. I had recommended a relook at the functioning and mandates of all the agencies working on monuments to unshackle them from the colonial mindset. We need an Archaeological Foundation to preserve civilisational and revolutionary monuments of India. The writer was chairman, National Monuments Authority
