over 10 million thais require medical treatment because of air pollution in 2023

Over 10 million Thais require medical treatment because of air pollution in 2023

Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has warned that the government must do more to tackle air pollution as more than 10 million people in the country required treatment for pollution-related health problems in 2023.
difficulties gradually on the wane in real estate sector

Difficulties gradually on the wane in real estate sector

The real estate market boasts great expectations ahead of a series of amended laws and favourable interest rate policies.
thailands wha group plans 1200 hectare industrial park in ba ria vung tau

Thailand’s WHA Group plans 1,200-hectare industrial park in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Thailand’s WHA Group has made a proposal to invest in the Chau Duc service-urban-industrial park on an area of 1,200 hectares in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
capitaland development aims to expand residential portfolio in vietnam

CapitaLand Development aims to expand residential portfolio in Vietnam

CapitaLand Development (CLD), the development arm of CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand), aims to grow its residential portfolio in Vietnam to 27,000 units by 2028.
usd rate pressures domestic landscape

USD rate pressures domestic landscape

While exchange rates have undergone considerable volatility, witnessing a surge which positively influences import-export activities, the domestic scene faces renewed pressure, attributed to the VND-USD interest rate being at negative levels.
vietnam targets key sectors to cement status as prime investment destination

Vietnam targets key sectors to cement status as prime investment destination

To bolster its position as a hub for investment, Vietnam continues focusing on three key areas land infrastructure, human resources, and institutional reform, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong.
thailand plans to amend surrogacy law

Thailand plans to amend surrogacy law

Thai authorities are preparing to change the surrogacy law to help foreign couples access the service in the country, according to the Department of Health Service Support.
thailand strives to be among top 10 global aviation hubs

Thailand strives to be among top 10 global aviation hubs

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin unveiled a "Thailand Vision 2030" on March 1, with a commitment to promoting the country into a regional aviation hub by 2030, which can handle more than 150 million international passengers each year.
thai police crackdown on major online gambling network

Thai police crackdown on major online gambling network

Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Bureau police have announced the successful crackdown on a major illegal online gambling network, with more than 200,000 gamblers registered as members. They also seized assets worth about 320 million THB (8.9 million USD).
thai investors bolster operation in vietnam in 2024

Thai investors bolster operation in Vietnam in 2024

Vietnam continues to be a magnet for Thai investors who are spreading their wings to the neighbouring country to tap into lucrative opportunities.
ssi and foreign funds direct 21 million in bonds into hai an transport stevedoring

SSI and foreign funds direct $21 million in bonds into Hai An Transport & Stevedoring

Hai An Transport & Stevedoring JSC announced a landmark investment collaboration with prominent foreign investment funds led by SSI Asset Management Co., Ltd. (SSIAM) on February 28.
a retail strategy for brands to tackle vietnams meal tradition

A retail strategy for brands to tackle Vietnam’s meal tradition

Vietnam’s macroeconomic landscape is showing signs of stable recovery, despite challenging global conditions. Amid such uncertainties, consumers are shifting their focus towards essential commodities, particularly food and groceries, thereby reinforcing the significance of home meals.
acca report outlines sme agendas for esg

ACCA report outlines SME agendas for ESG

In 2024, the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises is both promising and challenging. In the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam stands at the forefront of economic growth, and has set ambitious growth targets for 2024.
land law overhaul transforms land acquisition

Land law overhaul transforms land acquisition

Senior partner Duyen Ha Vo and senior associate Tram Dang of VILAF explore the potential implications of upcoming changes on land acquisitions of developers engaged in real estate, energy, and infrastructure projects.
phu yen to form three major logistics centres

Phu Yen to form three major logistics centres

Phu Yen province will focus on developing logistics services associated withTuy Hoa Airport, Vung Ro Port and Bai Goc Deepwater Port, and Dong Hoa Inland Container Depot.