thai energy firm inks a deal with evn to supply wind power from laos to vietnam

Thai energy firm inks a deal with EVN to supply wind power from Laos to Vietnam

BCPG Pcl., a Thailand-based developer and owner of renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region, has entered into a power purchase agreement with Electricity of Vietnam for the development of a 600MW wind power plant in Laos to deliver green energy to Vietnam.
thailand sees tougher covid 19 curbs bite including bangkok curfew

Thailand sees tougher Covid-19 curbs bite, including Bangkok curfew

Over ten million people were placed under fresh Covid-19 restrictions and a curfew in the Thai capital Monday, as the kingdom battles a surge of cases worsened by the highly infectious Alpha and Delta variants.
wha group targets thanh hoa province for two new izs

WHA Group targets Thanh Hoa province for two new IZs

Thailand-based WHA Group, a specialist developer of logistics facilities and industrial estates, sits in good stead for a strong 2021 after plans moved ahead for the launch of two new industrial zones in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa.
tcc group contributes 1 million to vietnam covid 19 vaccine fund

TCC Group contributes $1 million to Vietnam COVID-19 Vaccine Fund

Responding to the appeal of the Vietnamese government, TCC Group from Thailand, in coordination with the Sirivadhanabhakdi Foundation, has contributed $1 million to the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines.
thailand sets goal to reopen for international tourists in 120 days

Thailand sets goal to reopen for international tourists in 120 days

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced in a nationally televised programme on June 16 that the country will reopen its borders to international tourists within 120 days after a year of restriction to curb the spread of COVID-19.
sugarcane imported from thailand slammed with 4764 per cent tax for next five years

Sugarcane imported from Thailand slammed with 47.64 per cent tax for next five years

After more than a year of investigation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade officially imposed an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tax on sugarcane originating from Thailand from June 16.
vietnam setting standards in pandemic response

Vietnam setting standards in pandemic response

It is timely to be discussing the fight against COVID-19 now, as a new wave of outbreaks occurs across ASEAN region. In April and May ASEAN states most heavily affected such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have continued to record thousands of new cases per day. Meanwhile, Thailand has now surpassed 100,000 cases and Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam are facing their most challenging outbreaks to date.
south korea opens new container shipping route to vietnam

South Korea opens new container shipping route to Vietnam

South Korea’s opening a new container shipping route to Vietnam will create more favourable conditions for enterprises to increase bilateral export activities.
will kasikornbank purchase citibanks retail business arm

Will Kasikornbank purchase Citibank’s retail business arm?

Kasikornbank – Thailand’s second largest financial institution – is allegedly a potential bidder to purchase Citibank’s retail business arm to increase its foothold in the wealth management, consumer lending, and credit card sectors.
thailand lowers domestic tourism targets

Thailand lowers domestic tourism targets

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has downgraded its outlook for domestic tourism this year due to the economic downturn and a third wave of COVID-19.
sunny fdi outlook amid supply strains

Sunny FDI outlook amid supply strains

While concerns over interruption of global supply chains linger due to serious outbreaks of COVID-19 in India, Thailand, and elsewhere, Vietnam is attempting to remain on the front foot with continued business confidence and inflow of foreign investment.
foreign investors increase acquisitions of renewable energy projects in vietnam

Foreign investors increase acquisitions of renewable energy projects in Vietnam

Foreign investors from China, Thailand, and Singapore are increasingly acquiring renewable energy projects located at strategic positions from domestic enterprises.
cargill swells tapioca starch footprint in asia

Cargill swells tapioca starch footprint in Asia

Cargill is partnering with Starpro, the leading food grade tapioca starch producer in Thailand, to expand its speciality tapioca starch offerings in the Asia-Pacific region, supporting the product processing requirements of food manufacturers and meeting the sensory expectations of consumers.
mm mega market maintains position as two way trade bridge between vietnam and thailand

MM Mega Market maintains position as two-way trade bridge between Vietnam and Thailand

After 45 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand, bilateral trade and investment co-operation have been growing strongly, largely attributable to considerable contributions of the Thai business community in Vietnam.
thai provinces fear virus surge out of bangkok ahead of holidays

Thai provinces fear virus surge out of Bangkok ahead of holidays

Almost 40 Thai provinces have brought in entry restrictions and quarantine requirements for people travelling from Bangkok and other coronavirus hotspots ahead of a holiday travel period, as the capital grapples with soaring infections.