covid 19 thailands caseload exceeds 2 million laos posts highest daily cases

COVID-19: Thailand’s caseload exceeds 2 million, Laos posts highest daily cases

Thailand’s total number of COVID-19 infections surpassed 2 million on November 12, while Laos confirmed 1,198 new cases, the highest daily rise so far.
thailand prioritises sustainable balanced and inclusive development in apec 2022

Thailand prioritises sustainable, balanced and inclusive development in APEC 2022

In the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chairmanship Year 2022, Thailand will focus on promoting sustainable, balanced and inclusive development across the socio-economic and environmental aspects that can be enjoyed by all.
mm mega market five years to win over vietnamese consumers

MM Mega Market: Five years to win over Vietnamese consumers

MM Mega Market is a new brand shaped after TCC Group, one of Thailand’s leading conglomerates, acquired Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam from the giant German retailer. Five years under the new management, MM Mega Market (MM) has been renovated to win the hearts of Vietnamese consumers. Bruno Jousselin, managing director of MM Mega Market Vietnam talked with VIR about the breakthrough changes at MM in the first five years, as well as its sustainable development strategy in the Vietnamese market.
sustainable employment under digital transformation and the pandemic

Sustainable employment under digital transformation and the pandemic

Digital transformation and the global health crisis are creating a double-disruption scenario to the global employment market, including Vietnam. Besides transforming and creating new roles with new in-demand skills, bringing more opportunities to create value, the scenario also challenges the employment security of local workforces. Simon Matthews, regional manager of ManpowerGroup Vietnam, Thailand and Middle East discussed the workforce trends and future of skills under the impact of the digital age and COVID-19, especially what employers can do to provide sustainable employment for a diverse workforce.
thailand worried about covid 19 situation in four southern provinces

Thailand worried about COVID-19 situation in four southern provinces

Thailand’s southern region has become a COVID-19 epicentre, with a surge in the numbers of cases and fatalities
winners at 2021 asean data science explorers finals honoured

Winners at 2021 ASEAN Data Science Explorers finals honoured

Teams from Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia won the 2021 ASEAN Data Science Explorers (DSE) Regional Finals 2021 that was co-hosted by the ASEAN Foundation and the multinational software group SAP from October 5-7.
thailand backs aseans priorities under bruneis chairmanship

Thailand backs ASEAN’s priorities under Brunei’s chairmanship

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai has voiced Thailand's support for priorities and key deliverables of ASEAN in 2021 under Brunei’s ASEAN Chairmanship.
thailand begins vaccination for children from 12 17

Thailand begins vaccination for children from 12-17

Thailand began a vaccination drive targeting children from 12 to 17 with the aim of inoculating 5.4 million students in the country in preparation for the reopening of educational institutions in November.
covid 19 remains complicated in thailand philippines cambodia

COVID-19 remains complicated in Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia

Thailand on September 23 reported 13,256 new COVID-19 infections and 131 fatalities, raising the national counts to 1.52 million and 15,884, respectively.
thailand promotes rail connection to boost foreign trade

Thailand promotes rail connection to boost foreign trade

The Rail Transport Department of Thailand has unveiled a plan to develop areas in Nong Khai to prepare for rail connection with Laos as Thailand gears up for more trade with China along the line connecting the three countries.
thai packaging paper company increases investment in vietnam

Thai packaging paper company increases investment in Vietnam

Thailand’s SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) will invest 11.79 billion baht (352.9 million USD) to develop a paper factory in its new production complex in northern Vietnam, which has grown into one of the region's major export centres, according to the Bangkok Post newspaper on September 21.
scg packaging to invest 355 million into new packaging paper complex in vietnam

SCG Packaging to invest $355 million into new packaging paper complex in Vietnam

SCG Packaging (SCGP), Thailand's largest packaging solutions provider under the conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG), announced today that it will inject VND8.13 trillion ($353.48 million) into a new packaging paper complex in the northern province of Vinh Phuc.
thailand strengthens incentives to attract foreigners

Thailand strengthens incentives to attract foreigners

The Thai Customs Department is preparing to reduce import duty on alcoholic beverages and cigars by 50 percent for five years in line with the government's economic stimulus and investment promotion package.
thai bank krungsri expands footprint in southeast asia including vietnam

Thai bank Krungsri expands footprint in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam

Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri Bank) is signalling interest in expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.
japanese technology giant ntt looking to expand data centres in vietnam

Japanese technology giant NTT looking to expand data centres in Vietnam

NTT Ltd.’s Global Data Centers division is considering further expansion in southern Vietnam, Bangkok (Thailand), and Osaka Metropolitan area (Japan) in response to the strong demand of its clients.