The private sector is urging the government to upgrade soft power to a national agenda item and establish a board to directly manage its development. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Thammasat Economics Association of Thammasat University, Vuthithorn Milintachinda, chief executive of Woody World Co, said Thailand has tremendous opportunities to enhance the value of […]
Read MoreWith the softening of cost for fuel and farm inputs, the food prices in the Kingdom of Cambodia are showing an easing trend – more in the urban areas than the rural parts of the country. In February this year, the cost of the WFP basic food basket (BFB) registered a slight increase of 1.1 […]
Read MoreHANOI: Investors in numerous renewable energy projects are demanding solutions to resolve pricing issues with Vietnam Electricity (EVN). Tran Dinh Nhan, EVN’s director-general, said the utility welcomes input and feedback from investors and its partners and that the company has been working around the clock to resolve issues raised, following a guideline set by the […]
Read MoreVietnam has set up a special panel to find ways to stay competitive for investors when new OECD cross-border tax rules take effect, its central bank said on Tuesday, amid concerns it could negate the benefits of its current tax incentives. With its low labour costs, improving infrastructure and growing free trade access, Vietnam has […]
Read MoreTARGETED interventions are needed as young Filipinos were particularly hit in job terms by the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Bank said on Wednesday. “The youth group was disproportionately affected by the pandemic shock on the labor market, and the scarring effect may stay long after the economic activities return,” World Bank Country Director said as […]
Read MoreThailand recorded 5.57 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to March 18 this year, government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Wednesday. The vital and rapidly recovering tourism sector continues to support the economy while exports are weakening as global demand slows, analysts say. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith echoed that view on Wednesday, saying the economy is […]
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