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More countries eligible for Vietnam’s e-visa

The Ministry of Public Security is considering expanding the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to get a visa online as instructed by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam. Vietnam currently offers a 30-day single-entry e-visa for citizens from 80 countries and territories and a visa waiver for 25 countries. The Deputy Prime Minister […]

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Thailand: Export growth rate eases amid range of challenges

Thailand’s export growth slowed in July, mainly attributed to a decrease in fruit shipments, a semiconductor shortage that affected production in related sectors, and lockdown measures in some major Chinese cities that interrupted production and lengthened delivery times. The Commerce Ministry reported on Friday the customs-cleared value of the country’s exports continued to expand — for the […]

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Thailand: Unemployment lowest since start of outbreak

Thailand’s unemployment rate in the second quarter of the year was the lowest since the pandemic broke out in early 2020, a clear sign the economy is recovering from the pandemic’s impact, says a senior official of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). NESDC secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan said on Friday unemployment in the second quarter […]

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Vietnam firms advised to limit risks in foreign trade

HANOI: The trend of international economic integration has opened up many trade opportunities for the Vietnamese business community. However, there are also many scams that cause local firms to suffer heavy losses. This was presented at a workshop “Prevention of disputes and fraud in international trade – experiences for Vietnamese businesses from the case of […]

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Thailand: Jobless rate down in Q2 as Covid-19 curbs eased

Thailand’s official unemployment rate in the second quarter dropped to its lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic began and should improve further as the economy recovers following an easing of restrictions, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy is gaining steam as its crucial tourism sector picks up. The […]

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