thailand prepares for national ai strategys 2nd phase

Thailand prepares for national AI strategy’s 2nd phase

The development of an artificial intelligence (AI) workforce and the creation of a Thai large language model (ThaiLLM) are among the six proposed flagship projects under the second phase of Thailand's national AI strategy and action plan.
new zealand and vietnam to advance cooperation

New Zealand and Vietnam to advance cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to New Zealand will see both countries advance cooperation across a range of fronts, including economics, trade, education, and agriculture.
royal visit underpins extension of investment ties

Royal visit underpins extension of investment ties

Vietnam and the Netherlands have expanded their ties in agriculture, water management, and logistics in port and aviation development, coupled with fostering digital and semiconductor cooperation.
australasian nations raise partnerships

Australasian nations raise partnerships

While furthering cooperation with New Zealand, Vietnam has also elevated ties with Australia to a comprehensive strategic partnership, ushering in a brighter outlook for investment and trade flows also spurred on by free trade agreements.
new zealand announces investment in vietnams horticulture sector

New Zealand announces investment in Vietnam’s horticulture sector

A five-year New Zealand government-funded project to help Vietnam build a more lucrative passion-fruit export industry was formally launched by the prime ministers of Vietnam and New Zealand in Wellington on March 11.
pm expects breakthrough in agricultural cooperation with new zealand

PM expects breakthrough in agricultural cooperation with New Zealand

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the Plan and Food Research Centre (PFR) in Auckland on March 10 as part of his official visit to New Zealand.
pm learns about new zealand firms cooperation demand

PM learns about New Zealand firms’ cooperation demand

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined New Zealand businesses in a seminar in Wellington on March 11 to learn about investment cooperation potential and demand between the two countries.
vietnamese new zealand pms outline major orientations for stronger ties

Vietnamese, New Zealand PMs outline major orientations for stronger ties

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon identified major orientations for further strengthening cooperation in multiple areas during talks in Wellington on March 11 morning.
vietnam new zealand strategic partnership sustains positive development momentum

Vietnam-New Zealand Strategic Partnership sustains positive development momentum

Vietnam and New Zealand established diplomatic ties in 1975 and elevated their relations to a strategic partnership in 2020. The cooperation results obtained so far are considered a positive foundation for the two countries to foster their cooperation in the future.
new land law important to national development experts

New Land Law important to national development: experts

The revised Land Law, which was passed at the 15th National Assembly’s fifth extraordinary session, holds great significance in the country’s political, socioeconomic life and national defence and security as well as has impacts on people from all walks of life and the business community.
thailand seizes large drug hauls in border province

Thailand seizes large drug hauls in border province

Thai authorities recently seized a large amount of drug in an area along the Thai-Myanmar border in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province.
thailand seizes over 10000 illegal vapes

Thailand seizes over 10,000 illegal vapes

Thai authorities have arrested eight suspects and confiscated more than 10,000 e-cigarette and vaping devices in a raid at Number One market near Ramkhamhaeng University (Bangna Campus) in Bangkok.
informal employment instability persists in vietnam

Informal employment instability persists in Vietnam

In the intricate landscape of Vietnam’s job market, a significant challenge comes to the forefront as informal employment takes centre stage. Recent statistics reveal a notable trend, with a striking 60 per cent of employed workers involved in informal work, particularly in agriculture, fishing, and forestry.
thai players solidify position as top investor

Thai players solidify position as top investor

Thailand’s dynamic engagement in Vietnam, ranging from banking and finance to food and beverages, is strategically driven by shared cultural affinities, favourable demographics, and strong economic prospects.
auscham chief lifts lid on vietnams potential

Auscham chief lifts lid on Vietnam's potential

While Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends a summit commemorating 50 years of ASEAN-Australia relations during his first official visit to Australia and New Zealand, Simon Pugh, president of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Auscham), talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the prospects of attracting Australian investment to Vietnam.