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.
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).
vietnam must retain its competitiveness

Vietnam must retain its competitiveness

Although there are still some concerns from foreign-invested enterprises, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia are still chosen by many investors, in which Vietnam is the country that offers the most opportunities.
thailand starts digital wallet scheme registration

Thailand starts digital wallet scheme registration

Thai citizens can register to receive a digital wallet with a value of 10,000 THB (approximately 282 USD) starting August 1 under a scheme announced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government.
vietnam among southeast asias fastest growing economies next decade report

Vietnam among Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies next decade: Report

The six leading economies in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1 per cent over the next decade.
thai pm bruneian princess pay respect to late vietnamese party leader

Thai PM, Bruneian Princess pay respect to late Vietnamese Party leader

The Vietnamese Embassies in Thailand and Brunei on July 25 began respect-paying ceremony and opened condolence books for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
party general secretary nguyen phu trong a dear friend of thailand ambassador

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong a dear friend of Thailand: Ambassador

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was always a very dear friend of Thailand, stated Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya, clarifying that under his leadership, the Thailand-Vietnam relationship has flourished in all aspects.
thailand increases spending on vietnamese fruit and vegetables

Thailand increases spending on Vietnamese fruit and vegetables

Thailand spent $97 million on Vietnamese fruit and vegetables in the first six months of the year, doubling the figure from the same period in 2023.
thailand announces plans to transform into global financial hub

Thailand announces plans to transform into global financial hub

Thailand has announced a strategic plan to support its goal of becoming a global financial hub via regulatory reforms, innovative incentives and a conducive ecosystem.
first bangkok vientiane passenger train launched

First Bangkok-Vientiane passenger train launched

First Bangkok-Vientiane passenger train departing from Bangkok’s Thep Aphiwat station arrived in Vientiane’s Khamsavath station on July 20 morning.
cyanide found in food of 6 dead vietnamese american citizens in thailand

Cyanide found in food of 6 dead Vietnamese, American citizens in Thailand

Thai authorities have found cyanide not only in tea, but also in food in a hotel room in Bangkok, where six people, four Vietnamese and two Americans of Vietnamese, were found dead, reported local media.
vietnamese products boosted via modern distribution channels

Vietnamese products boosted via modern distribution channels

A four-day programme connecting and presenting distinct Vietnamese products through Central Retail Vietnam opened on July 19 at a GO! supermarket in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City.
bangkok hotel deaths vietnamese pm urges citizen protection

Bangkok hotel deaths: Vietnamese PM urges citizen protection

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 17 asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to closely coordinate with the Thai side in investigation and citizen protection after the deaths of four Vietnamese nationals in a hotel in Bangkok.
vinfast opens first three dealerships in the philippines

VinFast opens first three dealerships in the Philippines

Following its expansion into Indonesia and Thailand earlier this year, VinFast has launched in the Philippines.
vietnam securities market should soon adopt nvdr following the model of thailand

Vietnam securities market should soon adopt NVDR following the model of Thailand

With a strong determination to be upgraded to emerging market status in 2025, Vietnam's securities market needs to improve. Nguyen The Minh, head of Research & Development for Retail Clients at Yuanta Securities Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hazy Tran about addressing foreign ownership limits and aiming for a successful upgrade.