The government is planning to discuss a new law to stimulate investment in the country. The Office of the Council of Ministers will hold a virtual meeting on Friday to review the draft law, following the approval of Mr Hun Sen. The prime minister will officiate over the meeting. The new law is one of […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Price increases in basic goods and services eased in June, the slowest pace in six months, as transport costs decelerated with base effects fading from last year’s pandemic-related restrictions despite still elevated global oil prices. Headline inflation the rate of increase in the consumer price index slid to 4.1 percent in June […]
Read MoreBUTTERWORTH (Bernama): Certain sectors of business and services in Penang allowed to resume operations after the state transitioned to Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) on Wednesday (July 7) were relieved and grateful to be able to do so. Their eagerness is unsurprising as they have not been able to operate since the […]
Read MoreThe Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is advising the government against setting up a national shipping firm in a bid to boost Thailand’s competitiveness. Phumin Harinsut, TCC’s vice-chairman, said Thailand had established a shipping company in the World War II era which was eventually closed in 2011. “This company had to hire foreign shippers to […]
Read MoreThe Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) has suggested the government consider raising the public debt ceiling from 60% of GDP because the country requires more economic relief funds amid a worsening pandemic and the possibility of a delayed reopening. Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn, chairman of Fetco, said Thailand’s public debt is likely to surpass the […]
Read MoreLocal telecommunications network providers have been approved to pilot several Mobile Money services next month after more than two years of waiting. These services will allow the use of mobile phone credit to pay for small-value goods and services. Tran Duy Hai, Deputy Head of the MIC’s Telecoms Department told Đầu tư (Vietnam Investment Review) that during those two […]
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