Real Madrid aim to defy power-shift and assert themselves in Europe againCarlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign on Wednesday away at Inter Milan. MADRID: After winning the Champions League three years in a row, Real Madrid have gone three years without getting close, the task now belonging to Carlo Ancelotti to put the club back where they believe they belong. Four successes in that half-decade, and three in a row, established Real Madrid at the pinnacle of Europe, even if Barcelona continued to reign supreme in Spain. And if Ancelotti can revive the injury-ridden Eden Hazard, Madrid might have the best new signing of the lot. "But the idea is always the same for Real Madrid: attacking, spectacular football because that is what the history of this club demands and the fans want."

Lomax recorded thousands of songs and interviews as director of the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library of Congress. I reviewed Lomax's field recordings of Muddy Waters in a column more than a decade ago; now is the time to revisit this collection. I first heard blues icon Lead Belly on Lomax's recordings. Szwed prefaces Alan Lomax's story with that of his pioneering father John Lomax, who was a well-known collector of cowboy ballads. This idea did make it to fruition, and you can sample a wide range of global sounds on theglobaljukebox.org.

11,786 new Covid cases, 136 more deathsA young child undergoes a Covid-19 antigen test at Samakkeesongkraw School in Klong Toey district of Bangkok on Monday. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)Thailand logged 11,786 new Covid-19 cases -- the fewest since July 20 -- and 136 more fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning. The 11,786 new cases (down from 12,583) included 11,510 local infections and five imported cases. Since the pandemic started early last year, there have been 1,406,542 Covid-19 cases, with 1,262,896 complete recoveries so far. Global Covid-19 cases rose by 440,800 in 24 hours (up from 373,175) to 226.10 million.

Burberry Beauty is not yet into skincare products but the Ultimate Glow make-up shows its know-how in maintaining a hydrated and radiant complexion. The Ultimate Glow fluid and cushion foundations give the skin a serum-like treatment from active skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and viola extract. The Ultimate Glow make-up products were designed for effortless application and to promote a healthy-looking complexion, inspired by the brand's British heritage and outdoor roots. Ultimate Glow Cushion. Ultimate Glow Fluid Foundation.

Alliance to meet demand for CBD goodsA manufacturing facility of JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand), a provider of cosmetics, nutritional supplements and traditional medicines. His company has partnered with Cannabiz Way Co and JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand) Plc. Market value of CBD oil in the global market currently stands at 100 billion baht. The firm has spent 30 million baht investing in CBD-extracting machinery installed at a factory of JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing factory in Bangkok. CBD extracts from hemp are expected to generate revenue worth 100 million baht for Ocean Commerce in 2022.

Pandemic powerRe: "CCSA shake-up looms", (BP, Sept 8). Everyone should be made aware that the so-called pandemic is just seen as a means of expediency for competing ministries and bureaucrats to grab more power unchecked by the Thai people. Re: "Reopening jitters strike in Pattaya", (BP, Sept 8). However, it would be madness to stick our heads in the sand and pretend that booster shots will not be required. ", (BP, Sept 12).

Craft brands target EuropeAs a bold move to promote the country's leading brands in the global market, the Commerce Ministry has unveiled 38 Thai brands on Meisterstrasse.com, the world's largest portal site of craftsmanly products to raise awareness of the excellence of Thai crafts and designs in the global arena. Ms Malika said the launch on a global platform like Meisterstrasse.com will help create new trade opportunities for entrepreneurs, particularly for micro SMEs. According to Ms Malika, joining the global platform will increase trade opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs and create acceptance of products from Thailand at the international level. Thai brands with good quality and designs have been launched on the Meisterstrasse online platform in Europe. "New entrepreneurs, SMEs and micro SMEs currently have greater export opportunities on online platforms.

It takes a lot of effort to quit smoking. Without nicotine, smokers will not be addicted to e-cigarettes," explained Assoc Prof Dr Suthat Rungruanghiranya, chairman of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. For example, Varenicline, a medication used at many clinics, is quite successful in helping smokers quit. A person who wants to quit smoking must take Varenicline for three months, or six blister packs, which cost 7,200 baht. After that, we must push Cytisine to be on the National List of Essential Medicines," said Dr Suthat.

Mr Pairote said Krungsri would support customers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises growing in the region, through business matching programme. Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), under the marketing brand of Krungsri, aims to increase net income of international business to 10% by 2023 under the bank's mid-term business plan. After starting regional business operations in 2014, the net income of regional banking business accounts for 4% of Krungsri's total net income and targeting to increase to 10% in 2023, said Pairote Cheunkrut, Krungsri's chief strategy officer. Under the mid-term business plan during 2021-23 for regional business expansion, the bank aims to be present in all 10 Asean countries through different business models. MUFG is present in 50 countries with 2,500 networks worldwide, including seven Asean countries with 20 networks.

A 30-megawatt off-shore wind farm located in Vietnam, developed by Super Energy Corporation Plc. SET-listed Super Energy Corporation Plc (Super) said it plans to generate earnings from a carbon credit trade mechanism, which is expected to be a key tool in the government's attempts to reduce greenhouse gases. The amount of greenhouse reduction, known as carbon credits, generated by environmental projects can be traded, allowing companies to offset the carbon dioxide they release into the atmosphere. The 2-billion-baht project is expected to benefit from carbon credit trade. "This project can be part of carbon credit trade to serve investors as there is no problem of unsteady power source," said Mr Jormsup.

Use tech to tackle debt, says BoTBank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput giving a keynote speech at the virtual forum "The future of financial system." Digital technology should be used to tackle household debt and make it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access loans, said Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput. Recently the central bank revealed it planned to test its Retail Central Bank Digital Currency (Retail CBDC) in the second quarter of 2022, allowing all related parties to participate in the testing process. The central bank studied and surveyed Retail CBDC implementation with all stakeholders, including consumers, financial institutions, merchants, the government sector and others. The Bank of Thailand governor reiterated that electronic payment transactions has increased to an average 251 transactions per person per year.

This draft bill was written primarily to prevent rouge officials from torturing suspects or abducting people with critical views. Needless to say, the country has been waiting too long for this draft bill which the cabinet placed in parliament's law deliberation pipeline on Aug 27. They saw the draft bill tabled in the parliament for a final reading in 2019. MPs will convene for a meeting tomorrow to read all the proposed legislation with this draft bill listed as third in line to be dealt with. The draft bill will make criminalise torture without solely relying on physical evidence.

Plan to build back better in SE AsiaThe world is at a crossroads. Strong health systems that are primary health care (PHC)-oriented, and which leave no one behind, create populations that are healthier, more productive and financially secure. In ordinary times, every dollar spent on PHC-oriented health systems yields an average return of at least nine to one. Countries of the region unanimously agree: Action to build back better essential health services cannot and must not wait. Third, better integrating health emergency and disaster risk management strategies, as well as public health emergency preparedness and response capacities, with PHC services.

Lab-grown Mozzarella gets new funds for global cheese expansion"Mark Post on lab-grown meat" by we-make-money-not-art is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. The company will also scale up its precision fermentation technology, it said in an emailed statement Monday. EQT Ventures led the funding round together with Elevat3 Capital and Lowercarbon Capital. Funds including Happiness Capital and Agronomics Ltd also participated. Because the products won’t contain lactose, they will be particularly appealing for the Asian market where intolerance is more common, Wohlgensinger said.

Lil Nas X shown here performing at the VMAs, where he snagged the night's top Video Of the Year awardNEW YORK - A stacked slate of artists lit up MTV's 40th annual Video Music Awards on Sunday, returning in full force to Brooklyn's Barclays Center after last year's scaled-back pandemic show. Lil Nas X scored the night's top award, Video of the Year, for "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" not long after a sensual performance just days before his album is set for release September 17. Lil Nas X also performed, debuting the live version of his single "Industry Baby" with co-performer Jack Harlow and a marching band, before launching into a revival of his music video's prison shower set. In addition to performing pop, sensation Olivia Rodrigo scored three awards, including Song of the Year for "Drivers License" and Best New Artist. Justin Bieber meanwhile won Artist of the Year along with Best Pop for "Peaches."