The Thai Chamber of Commerce vows to help revitalise the economy in 99 days under its “Connect the Dots” policy, with faster Covid-19 vaccine distribution at the core. By connecting the dots, the chamber means it will work as a focal point to connect the state and private sector and individuals to jointly drive economic […]
Read MoreBilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand was valued at $1.298 billion for the first two months of 2021, a slide of 20.5 percent downwards year-to-date. Data from Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce cited Cambodian exports for the reporting period of $225 million, down 47 percent from last year. Cambodian imports from Thailand reached $1.073 billion, an […]
Read MoreThe cross-border QR payment service will facilitate consumption and payments for both countries’ consumers. Under an interoperable payment QR code scheme, tourists from Thailand could scan QR codes displayed at stores in Vietnam to pay for goods and services, while Vietnamese travelers in Thailand could the same. In the first phase of the project, Thai […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Moody’s Investors Service warns that delayed recovery from the pandemic-induced recession, as the number of COVID-19 infections soars to new record levels, is credit negative for the Philippines. In its latest issuer comment, the debt watcher said the new pandemic containment measures last March 22, including a ban on mass gatherings and […]
Read MoreIn recent talks with VietNamNet, Dr. Nguyen Duc Kien – Head of Economic Advisory Group to the Prime Minister – said the pandemic battle and mass media communications have to be adjusted to support economic development. What is your view about our economic situation under the impact of policies to fight pandemic? In the first […]
Read MoreMore than 29,000 Thai export items will receive a tariff waiver from Jan 1 next year under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, the world’s biggest free trade deal. The agreement was signed by 15 nations in Asia-Pacific, including Thailand in November last year, and needs ratification from at least nine countries to […]
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