six dead in floods in southern thailand

Six dead in floods in southern Thailand

Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on December 27.
japanese automakers to invest 43 bln usd in thailand

Japanese automakers to invest 4.3 bln USD in Thailand

The Thai Government announced on December 25 that four major Japanese automakers will invest 150 billion THB (4.34 billion USD) in Thailand over the next five years.
thailand attracts nearly 100 billion thb in foreign investment in 11 months

Thailand attracts nearly 100 billion THB in foreign investment in 11 months

A total of 612 foreign enterprises with a total investment of over 98.28 billion THB (2 billion USD) were granted licenses to do business in Thailand in 11 months of 2023, according to Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Business Development under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce.
thailand promotes ai application

Thailand promotes AI application

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry of Thailand has outlined its “quick wins AI & cloud policy” to promote artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and support domestic AI technology providers.
kbtg vietnam spearheads gender inclusivity in technology

KBTG Vietnam spearheads gender inclusivity in technology

In the rapidly evolving, male-dominated technology industry, KBTG Vietnam – the local technology arm of KASIKORNBANK (KBank), one of Thailand's leading commercial banks – stands out not just for its technological innovations but also for fostering a culture of female empowerment and leadership.
scgp completes acquisition of 70 per cent stake in starprint vietnam

SCGP completes acquisition of 70 per cent stake in Starprint Vietnam

On December 18, Thailand’s consumer packaging solutions provider SCG Packaging (SCGP) announced that it has acquired a 70 per cent stake in Starprint Vietnam JSC, a packaging manufacturer with key customer bases.
vietnam thailand forge educational cooperation

Vietnam, Thailand forge educational cooperation

Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 28 for a delegation of Thailand’s Udon Thani Rajabhat University led by its President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khanisara Thansunthornsakun.
thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced that its Health Insurance for Non-Thai People (Hint) system will debut on January 1, 2024, allowing stateless and non-Thai people to get access to healthcare coverage.
bjc bigc thailand continues investment expansion in vietnam

BJC BigC Thailand continues investment expansion in Vietnam

MM Mega Market (Vietnam), a strategic brand belonging to the Thai multinational corporation BJC BigC, has bought the land use rights for a commercial area project at auction. The site is situated southeast of a student dormitory based in Hoa Khanh Nam ward in Danang.
experts warn of year end rise in covid 19 cases in malaysia thailand

Experts warn of year-end rise in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, Thailand

Malaysian Health Minister Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa on December 8 warned that there is an increase in cases of COVID-19 reported globally, including in Malaysia, in line with the trend that occurs at the end of each year.
thailand announces new tax refund scheme to boost consumption

Thailand announces new tax refund scheme to boost consumption

Thailand has announced a new tax refund scheme to stimulate domestic spending and encourage the use of electronic invoices.
thai government approves 225 million usd scheme to tackle pm25 pollution

Thai government approves 225-million-USD scheme to tackle PM2.5 pollution

Thailand’s government has greenlighted incentives worth 8 billion THB (225 million USD) for sugarcane farmers who agree to cut fresh sugarcane without burning the residue, a move aimed at helping reduce the amount of PM2.5 dust in the 2022-2023 harvest year.
dusit hotels and resorts to manage asai gamuda cove in malaysia

Dusit Hotels and Resorts to manage ASAI Gamuda Cove in Malaysia

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, announced on November 30 that it has signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Gamuda Land, Malaysia’s leading property developer, to manage ASAI Gamuda Cove, Dusit’s first hotel in Malaysia and the first hotel development by Gamuda Land.
work to do for vietnam to mirror thailands tourism successes

Work to do for Vietnam to mirror Thailand’s tourism successes

Vietnam is at risk of being left far behind rival Thailand in the race for more tourism revenues.
range of asian neighbours explore ma potential

Range of Asian neighbours explore M&A potential

Amidst the challenging environment, strategic investors from the likes of Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea continue to dominate merger and acquisition transactions in Vietnam.