thailands inflation lowest in asean

Thailand’s inflation lowest in ASEAN

Thailand’s inflation rate is the lowest among the seven ASEAN countries which have already announced their rates, with inflation for the whole year expected to range between 1per cent and 2per cent, according to Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director of the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office.
south korean dongwha pharm buys majority stake in vietnams trung son pharma

South Korean Dongwha Pharm buys majority stake in Vietnam's Trung Son Pharma

The retail pharmaceutical landscape in Vietnam is poised for further heating up as Dongwha Pharm, a South Korean conglomerate, joins the fray.
more to come from landmark eu vietnam agreement

More to come from landmark EU-Vietnam agreement

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which came into being in August 2020, committed to creating vast opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access the EU market and promote the export of goods.
fintech groups and banks linking up for new payment partnerships

Fintech groups and banks linking up for new payment partnerships

Vietnam’s payment fintech landscape is witnessing a surge in partnerships between foreign giants like Apple Pay and local banks, while local payment apps are teaming up with international firms, signalling promising growth prospects for the digital payment sector.
all 45 vietnamese stranded on landslide hit road in laos rescued

All 45 Vietnamese stranded on landslide-hit road in Laos rescued

All the 45 Vietnamese people stranded due to landslides on a road linking Bolikhamxay province in central Laos with Ha Tinh province in central Vietnam have been rescued by Lao authorities.
quang tri hosts showcase for thai investors

Quang Tri hosts showcase for Thai investors

To celebrate 47 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand, and 10 years since establishing the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership, Quang Tri People's Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai Embassy in Vietnam, organised a conference on August 3 and 4 in Dong Ha city to introduce and promote products and business from Thailand.
vietnamese thai localities and businesses boost cooperative ties

Vietnamese, Thai localities and businesses boost cooperative ties

A conference to boost trade cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand as well as between Quang Tri and Thai localities was held in the central province of Quang Tri from August 3-4.
thai central bank raises interest rate to 9 year high

Thai central bank raises interest rate to 9-year high

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised its key interest rate to a nine-year high on August 2, amid concerns about possible inflation and political instability.
laos warns of heavy rain induced landslide flooding risks

Laos warns of heavy-rain-induced landslide, flooding risks

Rain has been falling steadily in recent days, inundating hundreds of hectares of farmland and affecting thousands of families in the central Lao province of Savannnakhet, the Lao Meteorology and Hydrology Department has announced.
solutions proposed to solve real estate market issues

Solutions proposed to solve real estate market issues

Despite effort from the government, real estate developers are struggling with numerous challenges that require supportive policies to overcome.
fashion names face off for new slice

Fashion names face off for new slice

Due to struggles in overseas markets, Vietnam has become a promising land for both local and foreign fashion brands to face off in a market rife with fierce competition.
pm calls on us businesses to strengthen investment in vietnam

PM calls on US businesses to strengthen investment in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received a delegation of officials and businesses from California, led by Mayor of Oakland Sheng Thao, on August 1.
over 120 climate resilient ponds enhance water security for farmers

Over 120 climate-resilient ponds enhance water security for farmers

A total of 121 climate-resilient ponds have been built as part of a project funded by the Green Climate Fund.
vietnam bid farewell to 2023 womens world cup with 7 0 loss to netherlands

Vietnam bid farewell to 2023 Women"s World Cup with 7-0 loss to Netherlands

Vietnam said goodbye to the 2023 Women's World Cup after a 7-0 hammering by the Netherlands in the final match of Group E on August 1.
typhoon doksuri kills 25 makes 20 missing in philippines

Typhoon Doksuri kills 25, makes 20 missing in Philippines

The Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on July 31 announced that the death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by Typhoon Doksuri climbed to 25, and at least 20 others remain missing.