Thailand
Vietnam retail store (modern trade) trend 2021 – Asia Plus Inc.
Although Vietnam’s retail store is dominant by the general trade stores and local market, the landscape is changing with more variety of modern trade chain. Read more
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Vietnamese alcohol drinking behaviors – Asia Plus Inc
Vietnam’s beer consumption is the highest among all South East Asia coutries, while the other alcohol options such as whisky or wine have the increasing popularity. The recent impact of Covid-19 and the more strict alcohol control in driving had impacted the way they take alcohol. Read more
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Survey about what Vietnamese dislike
Vietnamese are the young population where the average age of the nation is no more than 30 years old. Thus, what they will like / dislike could be unique and different. This survey was made to understand what behaviors are considered unfavorable for Vietnamese, in general and specifically among each gender. This survey was conducted […]
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Thailand: SSO looks to cut SSF contributions
The Social Security Office (SSO) is to seek the cabinet’s approval to cut social security fund (SSF) contributions to support those affected by Covid-19 for three months. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, assistant to the labour minister, said on Thursday the Federation of Thai Industry had asked the ministry to launch additional measures to help employers and employees affected […]
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Thailand: Markets plunge as inflation prompts interest rate fears
Stock markets plunged in Thailand and around the globe on Thursday as investors panicked over the possibility of interest rates rising after US inflation surged 4% in April, exceeding targets. High inflation in the US may cause the Federal Reserve to taper quantitative easing (QE) and increase interest rates, causing overall liquidity in the markets […]
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Singapore: Wage support for F&B firms raised to 50% while dining-in is prohibited
THE government will raise its wage support for food and beverage (F&B) establishments to 50 per cent, up from 10 per cent, now that dining in has been disallowed in a fresh tightening of Covid-19 measures announced on Friday. Under the Jobs Support Scheme, co-payment by the government will apply to the first S$4,600 of […]
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