thailand bright spot in global gold market

Thailand - bright spot in global gold market

Demand for gold in Thailand is on the rise despite the global trends of record high prices, according to the latest report released by the World Gold Council (WGC) on August 13.
binh duong realty market entices investing influx

Binh Duong realty market entices investing influx

In the year to date, the southern province of Binh Duong has enticed a string of foreign-led projects into its realty market, focusing on the mid-income customer segment.
thai banks introduce measures to cope with bad debts

Thai banks introduce measures to cope with bad debts

Thailand’s major financial institutions are preparing for a difficult second half of 2024, as a struggling economy and high household debt force banks to take a more conservative approach to lending.
hanoi promotes it application to ensure food safety

Hanoi promotes IT application to ensure food safety

Advancing digital transformation and applying science and technology in agricultural management will help cooperatives and businesses leverage land advantages and potential, reduce chemical use, and produce safe, high-value products.
proud islands in gulf of tonkin

Proud islands in Gulf of Tonkin

With the dream of conquering the sea, since ancient times, Vietnamese people have settled in islands across the Gulf of Tonkin. Today, these island districts are bright spots in the development of the marine economy in the North of Vietnam.
vietnamese women organisation in thailand hailed for contributions to community

Vietnamese women organisation in Thailand hailed for contributions to community

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung on August 8 applauded the contributions of the community of Vietnamese women in Thailand to spreading Vietnamese cultural values at an event to announce the new executive board of the organisation of Vietnamese women in Thailand in the 2024-026 term in Nong Khai province.
olympian vinh to focus on asian indoor martial arts games

Olympian Vinh to focus on Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games

Markwoman Trinh Thu Vinh has moved her attention to titles at the sixth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG 6) which will be held in November in Thailand.
thai government urged to tighten oversight on e commerce

Thai government urged to tighten oversight on e-commerce

The government of Thailand is intensifying its oversight of foreign e-commerce platforms, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin instructing the Revenue Department and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to ensure that the Chinese online retailer Temu adheres to Thai laws and tax regulations.
frieslandcampina awarded for its sustainable development

FrieslandCampina awarded for its sustainable development

Dairy company FrieslandCampina Vietnam has been named among the best companies in the country with its sustainability-led responsible products and marketing.
con dao airport to be upgraded to welcome large aircraft

Con Dao airport to be upgraded to welcome large aircraft

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is planning to upgrade and expand Con Dao airport so it can land bigger planes.
real estate businesses eye less optimistic q2

Real estate businesses eye less optimistic Q2

The latest financial reports from real estate firms reflect lingering hardships, but some have managed to overcome the market stagnation.
foreign investors predicted to focus more on asean

Foreign investors predicted to focus more on ASEAN

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in ASEAN, including Thailand, will increase thanks to the global trend of relocating manufacturing bases amid heightened US-China trade tensions, according CIMB Thai (CIMBT).
mb confident novaland trung nam sun group and vingroup can repay loans

MB confident Novaland, Trung Nam, Sun Group, and Vingroup can repay loans

MB's leaders addressed shareholders' questions regarding loans to Novaland, Trung Nam, Sun Group and Vingroup on August 5, and outlined the bank's strategic plan for the remaining months of 2024.
googles chief scientist to attend generative ai summit in vietnam

Google's chief scientist to attend Generative AI summit in Vietnam

Jeff Dean, recognised globally as "The God of engineering" at Google, will visit Vietnam in a landmark event this month.
hearing to probe alaska airlines emergency on boeing jet

Hearing to probe Alaska Airlines emergency on Boeing jet

US investigators will on Tuesday open a two-day hearing into a near-catastrophic January incident on a Boeing 737 MAX operated by Alaska Airlines that required an emergency landing.