The tourism confidence index in the fourth quarter still lagged behind the corresponding period prior to the pandemic, while the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) said tourism scams can be found everywhere. Chamnan Srisawat, president of the TCT, said the tourism confidence index of the final quarter last year stood at 72, up by 7 points […]
Read MoreThailand and Laos are in talks about the potential of a China-Laos-Thailand railway link which could reduce cargo transport costs by 30%-50% in three to five years, said the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) on Saturday. Athipu Chitranukroh, deputy director-general of the DRT and Kitjaluck Srinuchsart, deputy director-general of the Customs Department, visited Laos recently to […]
Read MoreJakarta. The ASEAN Business Advisory Council, or ASEAN BAC, is planning to work on integrating their respective countries’ QR code payment systems, according to the grouping’s 2023 chair Indonesia. The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) this year is chairing the ASEAN BAC — the business forum of the Southeast Asian bloc. Kadin chairman Arsjad […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE’S employment levels improved significantly in 2022 compared to the year before. This was on the back of a rebound in foreign workers as border restrictions were lifted and employers backfilled positions, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Total employment grew by an unprecedented 231,700 in 2022, said MOM in […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: While economists are positive on the impact of the easing of China’s zero-Covid restrictions on the Malaysian economy, fund managers believe investor sentiment on the Bursa Malaysia will be driven by domestic factors and relative valuations. According to Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng, China and Hong Kong combined absorbed 19.7% […]
Read MoreThe management of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province is engaged in sweeping infrastructure development, with a focus on hotels, an airport, a waterside market, residential areas, and entertainment facilities. These developments will see the zone become a glamorous and modern tourist destination. One of the bigger developments is the luxurious Kapok […]
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