Consumer sentiment declined for the first time in five months in January as consumers fretted about a spike in Omicron infections, the slow pace of the country’s economic recovery and rising food prices. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) reported yesterday the consumer confidence index fell to 44.8 in January from 46.2 […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has proposed the Government resumes pre-pandemic waivers of visas for tourists from 24 countries when the country restarts international tourism. The ministry earlier proposed March 31, 2022, to be the beginning of the total reopening of international tourism in Vietnam, as the country expects to finish its COVID-19 […]
Read MoreA US solar panel maker is asking federal trade officials to investigate whether to impose tariffs on imports from four Asian countries, arguing that Chinese manufacturers had shifted production to those nations to avoid paying duties. The petition, filed by San Jose, California-based Auxin Solar with the Department of Commerce on Tuesday, came days after […]
Read More[BANGKOK] Thai consumer confidence dropped in January for the first time in 5 months, hurt by a spike in coronavius cases, a slow economic recovery and high prices of goods, a survey showed on Thursday (Feb 10). The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce fell 3 per cent on a […]
Read MoreThe Philippines on Thursday reopened its borders to foreign tourists, lifting a two-year ban implemented to keep local Covid-19 cases under control. Easing border restrictions to fully vaccinated foreigners from 157 countries with visa-free arrangements with the Philippines marks the beginning of the “next chapter in the road to recovery,” Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said. […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: The local labour market is expected to continue on its recovery path this year based on recent trends. This is premised on expectations that vaccination rates will continue to stay high and effective which will likely help keep Covid-19 under control. TA Research said it is expecting the jobless rate to trend lower […]
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