Thailand, the world’s third-biggest rice exporter, is expected to meet its target of shipping 6 million tons overseas this year as supply-boosting rains and a weaker currency make the crop more competitive abroad. This year’s target is an increase from last year when the country exported 5.7 million tons of rice, the lowest since 1997. […]
Read MoreCompetent authorities will review and provide information on requirements and limits for the use of pesticide residues in food in accordance with regulations of importing countries. The Vietnamese Ministry of Health is urged to issue national technical regulations on ethylene oxide (EO) limits, ensuring safety for food. This request was made by Deputy Prime Minister […]
Read MoreThe cabinet has approved measures to attract ‘high potential’ foreigners to stay in Thailand long term, with a five-year target of one million wealthy new residents. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Tuesday that the cabinet approved in principle economic stimulus and investment measures to draw foreigners with high potential to stay in the country […]
Read MoreSuch goods would be treated the same as humanitarian or non-refundable aid. The Vietnamese Government has decided to waive import tariffs on goods and products in support of the Covid-19 fight. The move was revealed in resolution No.106/NQ-CP on tax policies for imported products to aid the ongoing efforts against the pandemic. The resolution noted […]
Read MoreCambodia is committed to harnessing digitalisation for better coordination in tax administration, as a jurisdiction that subscribes to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), according to a General Department of Taxation (GDT) press release issued on September 12. The vow was made days after the Kingdom took part in the 2nd Belt and Road Initiative […]
Read MoreMalaysian banks seeking to operate in Thailand under a regional accord can open as many as 40 branches and should have at least 15 billion baht in capital, according to rules unveiled on Tuesday. Lenders must submit their applications to the Bank of Thailand to become a Qualified Asean Bank, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance said […]
Read More
Thailand
