The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has proposed five measures to increase liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under the state’s 500-billion-baht soft loan programme in a fresh move to relieve the impact of the ongoing outbreak that has caused a drop in the Thailand Industrial Sentiment Index (TISI) for the first time in […]
Read MoreVietnam hopes to send 90,000 guest workers abroad in 2021, targeting markets that secure high and stable incomes. Last year, more than 78,600 workers were sent abroad, accounting for 112.3 percent of the adjusted plan due to COVID-19. Of the total, 38,891 worked in Japan, 34,537 in China’s Taiwan, and 1,309 in the Republic of […]
Read MoreA new study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) suggests that Cambodia should consider developing industry transformation maps in key sectors and plan for adequate investment in skills development for new and repositioned jobs in order to enable the Kingdom’s transition to the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). The finding is one of six key recommendations […]
Read MoreThe Tourism and Sports Ministry expects the 300-baht tourism fee collected from foreign visitors this year to establish a tourism fund to assist the battered industry. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the tourism and sports minister, said the fund is vital for Thai tourism, allowing operators to access financial support from this budget immediately in the face of the […]
Read MoreThe pandemic continues to ravage tourism operators as the number of tour companies withdrawing their licences reached its peak in December, while 65-70% of outbound agents closed indefinitely amid the tight border restrictions. Around 10% of outbound operators gave up their licences with the Tourism Department, particularly after the resurgent virus hit local communities on […]
Read MoreCentara Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in south-east Asia following the signing of hotel management agreements for three new properties. One resort is located in Khao Yai, Thailand, while the other two are situated in Vang Vieng, Laos. In total, the three properties add 304 keys to the group portfolio. In Laos, Centra […]
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