Executive manager Nat Charitchana yesterday said special prices were on offer for home-decoration items and construction raw materials for customers at all HomePro outlets. Home Product Centre reported sales of Bt10.69 billion and a net profit of Bt417.58 million for the first nine months of last year. - The Nation.

Eco-Minds 2007

Bayer Thai, the United Nations Environment Programme and Mahidol University's Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies invite Thai students with a strong interest in sustainable development to apply for the Eco-Minds 2007 programme. Three people will eventually be selected to participate in the Regional Youth Forum, to be held in Thailand from May 31-June 3.

The programme brings together delegates from nine Asia-Pacific countries to gain insights into environmental and resource dynamics and learn and share thinking on sustainability methodology through excursions and lectures by prominent local and international speakers.

Applicants should be no older than 24 and must be enrolled at a recognised tertiary institution for study in one of the following fields: natural sciences, engineering and technology, social sciences or commerce/management.

Online applications can be made at www.eco-minds.com until February 28.

- The Nation.