14-11-2021 11:15
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.
10-11-2021 23:11
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.
09-11-2021 17:37
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.
29-10-2021 15:04
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.
20-10-2021 11:19
Thailand’s southern region has become a COVID-19 epicentre, with a surge in the numbers of cases and fatalities
13-10-2021 16:51
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.
06-10-2021 08:42
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.
04-10-2021 16:07
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.
24-09-2021 17:49
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.
22-09-2021 11:42
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.
22-09-2021 11:28
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.
21-09-2021 16:43
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.
20-09-2021 16:53
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.
15-09-2021 16:19
Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri Bank) is signalling interest in expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.
07-09-2021 15:26
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.