thai company buys two more solar plants in vietnam

Thai company buys two more solar plants in Vietnam

Thai energy company Banpu PCL has agreed to acquire the companies holding a 50-MW portfolio of two solar parks in Vietnam in a deal worth 26.7 million USD, according to the company.
thailands private sector backs proposed test go reinstatement

Thailand's private sector backs proposed Test & Go reinstatement

The business sector in Thailand is urging the government to reinstate the Test & Go quarantine exemption scheme to attract more tourists, as continued suspension of this program would spell significant economic loss.
thailand records first death from omicron variant

Thailand records first death from Omicron variant

Thailand has recorded the first death from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, authorities announced on January 16.
thailand rolls out top tier health and hygiene tourism venue certification

Thailand rolls out top-tier health and hygiene tourism venue certification

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has introduced the new SHA Extra Plus certification, with a new tier guaranteeing the highest practice for the health and safety of guests, with an enhanced protocol against the spread of COVID-19.
thai government to postpone test go until end of january

Thai government to postpone Test & Go until end of January

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health will recommend that the reopening of the Test & Go quarantine-free travel scheme be postponed until the end of January amid reports of 229 new Omicron COVID-19 cases.
stakeholders seek innovation and collaboration to end tuberculosis in asia pacific

Stakeholders seek innovation and collaboration to end tuberculosis in Asia Pacific

On November 30 and December 7, Johnson & Johnson, together with the National Tuberculosis Programmes of Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, hosted the Asia-Pacific Tuberculosis Forum 2021.
thailand launches aseans first 5g smart hospital

Thailand launches ASEAN’s first 5G smart hospital

The Thai Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Siriraj Hospital, and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. on December 16 launched the Siriraj 5G smart hospital, marking it the first and largest hospital of such kind in Thailand and ASEAN.
vietnam fulfils role as chair of veterans confederation of asean countries

Vietnam fulfils role as Chair of Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries

The 20th General Assembly of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC-20) took place via videoconference on December 15 under the chair of Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the Veterans’ Association of Vietnam (VAVN).
interest rising from se asian destinations

Interest rising from SE Asian destinations

Mergers and acquisitions involving Southeast Asian investors, especially those from Thailand and Singapore, are remaining robust in Vietnam.
cp vietnam in top 10 sustainable enterprises of vietnam 2021 for second year

C.P. Vietnam in Top 10 Sustainable Enterprises of Vietnam 2021 for second year

Thailand’s C.P. Vietnam was named among the top 10 most sustainable companies in the country at the Sustainable Companies Vietnam 2021 award ceremony last week, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and representatives from ministries and leaders of relevant localities.
aff suzuki cup 2020 begins with wins of singapore thailand

AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 begins with wins of Singapore, Thailand

The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup kicked off on December 5 with an impressive opening ceremony with the attendance of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, which shows the Southeast Asian tournament has received more attention from the world.
thailand cambodia discuss measures to get migrant cambodian workers back to work

Thailand, Cambodia discuss measures to get migrant Cambodian workers back to work

The Governors of Battambang and Pailin provinces of Cambodia have met their counterpart in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province to discuss the re-opening of border gates to allow legally permitted Cambodian workers to return to work in Thailand.
responsible actions earn cp vietnam prime accolades

Responsible actions earn C.P. Vietnam prime accolades

Thailand’s C.P. Vietnam has been named the most reputable frozen food company for the second year in a row and has hit five consecutive years of being named in the top 10 for food reputation in the country.
bgrimm spends 71 million acquiring 48mw wind farm in vietnam

B.Grimm spends $7.1 million acquiring 48MW wind farm in Vietnam

B.Grimm Power PCL (BKK:BGRIM), Thailand's leading industrial power producer, has spent $7.1 million to scoop up an 80 per cent stake in a Vietnamese company developing a 48MW wind farm project.
thai govt approves new 2022 tourism campaign

Thai gov’t approves new 2022 tourism campaign

Thai cabinet has approved a new tourist promotion campaign and formed a committee to oversee pandemic-related obstacles for the sector.