While Thailand saw a strong jump to 26th in the World Bank’s ease of doing business rankings for 2018, the government is committed to tackling the remaining obstacles, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Gen Prayut said yesterday that greater confidence in the country’s economic growth prospects is anticipated after Thailand was recognised as one of […]
Read MoreCambodian officials have asked their Thai counterparts to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cross-border trade as soon as possible to avoid complications for transportation companies when new Thai regulations on cross-border trade comes into effect in mid-November. According to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), a new Thai customs law, due […]
Read MoreHCM CITY — State-owned enterprises and local businesses should pay due attention to training workers for the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) so that they are not rendered redundant, experts say. With Industry 4.0 likely to replace people on production lines with machines to improve productivity, reduce labour costs as well as administrative cost, workers in all […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said that Tanjung Priok port could serve as a model for the countrys efficiency in port management. Budi stated at a meeting of port management efficiency on Wednesday that such efficiency is essential in terms of time and cost. “The Transportation Ministry will make Priok as a model. We […]
Read MorePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called for cabinet members and provincial governors to curb overseas visits so they can maintain closer supervision of state affairs during the remaining two months of the year. This is aimed at boosting attempts to fulfil this year’s development targets, government spokesman Prof. Dr Chaleun Yiapaoher told local media last […]
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, Cambodia has slipped further down the World Bank’s annual Doing Business report. The Kingdom now ranks 135 out of 190 countries this year, dropping four places in the index – or eight places over the last two years – due to a lack of much-needed governmental reforms, according […]
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