rcep can rejuvenate economy across asia pacific

RCEP can rejuvenate economy across Asia-Pacific

The newly-inked Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) represents the world’s largest trading bloc by economic value and population. But what does this mean for signatories as the region looks to a post-pandemic future?
southeast asian nations rapidly deploy covid 19 vaccination

Southeast Asian nations rapidly deploy COVID-19 vaccination

The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) of Indonesia has considered granting emergency using licenses for three COVID-19 vaccines namely AstraZeneca, Sinopharm and Novavax, Head of BPOM Penny K. Lukito said.
scg records higher profits in 2020 despite covid 19 constraints

SCG records higher profits in 2020 despite COVID-19 constraints

SCG has announced strong operating results despite COVID-19, attributable to employees' dedication, active approach, agility, and use of digital technology to fulfil market needs.
standard chartered vietnam appoints michele wee as new ceo

Standard Chartered Vietnam appoints Michele Wee as new CEO

Standard Chartered Bank today announced the appointment of Michele Wee as CEO for Vietnam, effective from February 1. She will report to Patrick Lee, cluster CEO, Singapore and ASEAN Markets (Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and representative offices).
new covid 19 cases in thailand philippines stay high

New COVID-19 cases in Thailand, Philippines stay high

Hanoi - Thailand confirmed 802 new cases of coronavirus infection on January 29, with Samut Sakhon province still reporting hundreds of cases daily.
thai investors eye more investment opportunities in vietnam

Thai investors eye more investment opportunities in Vietnam

Vietnam is still a destination for foreign investment, including Thailand because it is a large and growing market, Tanee Sangrat, Director General of the Department of Information and Spokesman of the Foreign Ministry of Thailand, has said.
thailand airlines cut flights due to reduced number of passengers

Thailand: airlines cut flights due to reduced number of passengers

At this time, those who need to travel by air to various provinces across Thailand are asked to follow announcements by the airlines because they have cut the number of flights to some provinces due to a reduced number of passengers during the COVID-19 epidemic.
thailand adopts strategic plan on bio circular and green economy

Thailand adopts strategic plan on bio, circular and green economy

The Government of Thailand has adopted a strategic plan on the bio, circular and green (BCG) economy to drive economic growth from 2021 to 2026.
thailand migrant workers get pandemic aid from businesses

Thailand: Migrant workers get pandemic aid from businesses

Global brands and small firms are actively providing assistance to migrant workers in Thailand, who are meeting difficulties after a jump in COVID-19 cases in the Southeast Asian nation.
goalkeeper lam to leave thailand for japanese league

Goalkeeper Lam to leave Thailand for Japanese league

Dang Van Lam looks set to be the first Vietnamese player to compete in Japan’s J1 League after reportedly signing a deal with Cerezo Osaka FC.
chinas investment in thailand forecast to increase in coming years

China’s investment in Thailand forecast to increase in coming years

China's foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand is expected to increase significantly over the next few years as Chinese investors are planning to expand their local footprint, a survey by Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) shows.
covid 19 thailand plans free vaccine injections for half of population this year

COVID-19: Thailand plans free vaccine injections for half of population this year

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has recently reiterated that half of the country's population will get free COVID-19 vaccinations this year.
pullman phu quoc a resort that breaths the southwest coast of pearl island

Pullman Phu Quoc, a resort that breaths the southwest coast of Pearl island

Designed by Salvador Pérez Arroyo, from above, Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort looks like a fish heading to the Gulf of Thailand.
more covid 19 cases recorded in southeast asian countries

More COVID-19 cases recorded in Southeast Asian countries

Thailand on December 26 reported 110 new cases of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the country to 6,020, including 4,061 community infections.
thailand over 10000 to be tested after new covid 19 outbreak

Thailand: over 10,000 to be tested after new COVID-19 outbreak

Thai authorities announced on December 20 that the country will begin to test tens of thousands of people for coronavirus and extend curbs on movement, after a record daily surge in coronavirus cases to over 500.