The local tourism industry has a golden opportunity to reopen for international tourists on March 15, after a two-year border closure due to the pandemic. However, it is vital that safety and efficiency are prioritised alongside making the most of the opportunity, according to experts. The country saw booming demand for tourism during the Tet […]
Read MoreThailand is expected to become an “aged” society this year or next, with people aged 60 and over set to account for 20% of the population. The country has been classified an “ageing” society since 2005, meaning 10% of the population is 60 or older. This trajectory has Thailand becoming a “super-aged” society in 2031 […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine net oil import rose in the nine months ending September as the country’s fuel demand bounced back, according to latest data from the Department of Energy. The net import bill, or the difference between oil imports and exports, reached $7.21 billion from January to September last year, up 62.9 percent […]
Read MoreAs consumption habits have changed during the Covid-19 pandemic, the fashion industry is gradually expanding into online business. Mr. Nguyen (Tan Binh district, HCM City) was waiting in front of the cashier’s desk at an Uniqlo store in HCM City when an employee approached, invited him to install the application and register for a membership. […]
Read More[SINGAPORE] Soaring petrol prices are fanning inflation and causing a headache for governments and central banks worldwide. In countries with elections coming up, they’re an extra headwind for the incumbents. While the US mid-terms in November are the prime example of fuel prices feeding into the political sphere, upcoming votes in Asia may also be […]
Read MoreThe country is likely to meet its revenue collection target despite the excise tax on diesel being halved for three months, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith on Friday. The cut from six to three baht per litre is to help ease the impact of high energy prices on the cost of transport and consumer goods, […]
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