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Thailand sends fruit to China using Lao railway

The Laos-China railway has been used for the first time to carry Thai fruit to China, according to a report in Thailand’s The Nation on Monday. Two containers carrying 40 tonnes of durian and one container filled with 20 tonnes of coconuts from Rayong made their way to Thanaleng Station in Laos and entered China […]

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Cambodia: Auto, electrical biz to boost value chain positions

The Royal Government of Cambodia has committed to implementing a comprehensive cross-ministerial action plan that will make it easier for investors to set up automotive and electrical businesses in Cambodia and increase the cost-competitiveness of their operations. Cambodia’s goal will be to move up the value chain into more complex and higher value-added components in […]

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Thailand: Economy may grow 3.0-3.5% this year – Arkhom

Thailand’s economy could grow 3.0%-3.5% this year, less than an earlier forecast due to soaring oil prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, and the key interest rate should remain low to underpin recovery, the finance minister said on Monday. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy will, however, be supported by strong exports, which could grow 5%-6% this […]

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Cambodia: Covid shake-up justifies calls for greater market diversification

Over the past decade, Cambodia’s sustained economic success has been mainly due to traditional markets such as textiles, construction, agriculture and tourism sectors. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the fragile nature of these markets, resulting in cross-ministerial calls for greater market variety. In a statement released prior to the ‘Automotive and Electronics Sector Roadmap […]

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