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.
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).