Thailand says no Covid test needed for travellers from China
By AFP
January 06, 2023 | 12:46
Thai authorities said Thursday that travellers from China could enter the kingdom without pre-departure coronavirus tests, hoping their return would be a shot in the arm for the country's tourism sector recovery.
Indonesia lays foundation for nuclear power industry
By VNA
January 05, 2023 | 16:52
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has signed a regulation that details new safety and security requirements for businesses seeking to mine nuclear materials in the country, The Jakarta Post reported.
Indonesia eyes 11 bln USD in capital market in 2023
By VNA
January 04, 2023 | 11:15
Indonesia aims to raise 170 trillion rupiah (10.92 billion USD) in the capital market in 2023, including from initial public offerings and debt instruments, well below the amount raised in 2022, the country's financial regulator said on January 2.
Thailand sees bright future for electric vehicle market in 2023
By VNA
January 04, 2023 | 10:55
Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) market will continue to gain momentum in 2023, with sales expected to reach between 25,000 and 35,000 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead
By VNA
January 04, 2023 | 10:52
The death toll from floods in the Philippines last week has risen to 51, the Philippine government said on December 3, adding that over 33,000 people still remained in temporary shelters.
Malaysian Government urged to tighten COVID-19 control measures
By VNA
January 03, 2023 | 17:00
The Malaysian Government has been urged to tighten COVID-19 control measures to prevent a possible large-scale spread of the disease when the country welcomes tourists from China.
Laos has new Prime Minister
By VNA
January 03, 2023 | 16:55
The Lao National Assembly (NA) on December 30 voted to approve the nomination of Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as the new Prime Minister, replacing Phankham Viphavanh.
Mastercard reveals Economic Outlook 2023
By Thanh Van
December 27, 2022 | 15:05
The Mastercard Economics Institute has released its annual forecast for the coming year, which shows how a new multi-speed global economy will impact growth and consumer spending.
Thailand to cut subsidy for domestic tourism
By VNA
December 23, 2022 | 16:31
The subsidy scheme for domestic tourists might be reduced to 500,000 rooms from 1.5 million after the Thai cabinet this week cut the proposed budget of 8.7 billion baht (nearly 250 million USD) by half, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Vietnam in line to benefit as EU-ASEAN deal inches closer
By Nguyen Dat
December 21, 2022 | 14:45
As the EU and ASEAN are mulling over materialising a plan for a free trade agreement, Vietnam is closely working with the EU to further bilateral economic cooperation with the entry into force of both sides’ same deal acting as a key driver.
Free trade upgrade to bolster reach of ASEAN connections
By Nguyen Dat
December 19, 2022 | 18:06
Vietnam is set to have opportunities to expand its trade and investment ties with Australia and New Zealand on the back of a new version of a multilateral free trade agreement between ASEAN and these two economies.
China launches WTO dispute over US chip sanctions
By AFP
December 13, 2022 | 15:52
China has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization over US restrictions on chip exports, Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement late Monday, accusing Washington of threatening global supply chains.
EVFTA gains begin to blossom for Vietnam
By Nguyen Dat
December 07, 2022 | 10:22
Vietnam and the EU, home to a market of nearly 450 million people, are witnessing a rise in their trade and investment cooperation fuelled by a bilateral free trade pact, which is offering a slew of benefits since it was established a couple of years ago.
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