Dr Watcharas Leelawath, executive director of the Mekong Institute last Friday said cooperation and greater connectivity among the member states are necessary to get the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) to take off. Speaking at the sixth Mekong Forum 2018, he said the GMS should invest in a strong technological innovation system to enhance efficiency and […]
Read MorePRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged all concerned parties to focus on producing a competent workforce and re-educate low-skilled labour to help the country move into the future. The premier made his remarks yesterday at the opening of the four-day “Thailand Industry Expo 2018”, which is being hosted by the Industry Ministry at the […]
Read MoreLaos’ Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand yesterday convened the 3rd Meeting of Lao-Thai Cooperation on Food and Drug Control. The meeting was attended by 20 participants from the Ministry of Health along with six representatives from the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, along with Thai Ambassador Mr Kiattikhun […]
Read MoreThailand’s logistics performance has greatly improved this year, thanks to massive investment in transport infrastructure and relevant legal reforms. According to the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2018, Thailand rose to 32nd this year from 45th in 2016. Thailand’s ranking was second only to Singapore in Asean, overtaking Malaysia, and was seventh in Asia. Thailand […]
Read MoreThe Labour Ministry will push for a plan to import 40,000 workers from neighbouring countries to solve a labour shortage in the commercial fishing sector. Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo said Thursday that workers from Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam would be targeted under a system of MoUs to ensure they first undergo a state-sponsored screening process. […]
Read MoreAn HSBC study shows that overall investment into Asean to 2020 is expected to rise amongst Singapore-based companies with Thailand to be a key beneficiary. Thailand’s growing consumer market and overall investment climate are driving the expansion plans. The HSBC-commissioned report by the Singapore Business Federation sought the insights of 1,036 Singapore-based companies on their […]
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