Some 35 Thai tourism operators attended the World Travel Market 2017 (WTM), which finished today in London, as they aim to lure more international visitors. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, the Tourism and Sports Minister, attended the event held from Nov 6-8 and said it is a chance for tourism leaders to meet with foreign organisations and provide […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine automotive industry is showing no signs of slowing down as it continues to be among the top performing sales and production markets in Southeast Asia in the first three quarters. Latest data from the ASEAN Automotive Federation showed vehicle sales and production in the Philippines posted the second fastest growth […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Vietnamese Government has approved a cooperation plan with the organisation of World Economic Forum (WEF) on future-proofing economy in Vietnam. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc made the statement while receiving World Economic Forum (WEF) Managing Director Philipp Rosler on the sidelines of the Vietnam Business Summit held in Da Nang city on November […]
Read More[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB) said it plans to acquire Asian Finance Bank (AFB) from its foreign shareholders for 645 million ringgit (S$207.8 million) in a deal that would give the non-bank lender a banking license. Malaysia Building Society said it had agreed with AFB’s shareholders – Qatar Islamic Bank, Financial Assets Bahrain, […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – In new era, when database becomes the core resources, each economy should consider to upgrade infrastructure for digital economy as priority, with an aim to improve the country’s competitiveness in international playground. Recently, despite the trend of protectionism is growing in many countries, the business community of Asian Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) still […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand (BoT) is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate near record lows again on Wednesday, with the current level seen supporting the country’s economic recovery while inflation stays benign. The central bank is monitoring the effects of a strong baht on exports, but pressure to cut rates to hold it down […]
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