Tourism operators want the government to reduce the cost of RT-PCR tests as all inbound travellers now must take two tests and book a hotel on the fifth day as part of new rules under the Test & Go scheme, effective from Feb 1. “There’s no exception for Thais or expatriates. Even if you have […]
Read MoreASEAN tourism leaders have officially announced the reopening of the regional sector and introduced a number of key principles to be implemented, even as some member states grapple with outbreaks of the coronavirus Omicron variant. The announcement was jointly made by ASEAN secretary-general Lim Jock Hoi, the bloc’s tourism ministers and other leaders on the […]
Read MoreAgriculture, beauty and personal care and home and gardening are three potential export industries in which Vietnamese small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) can grab the opportunity to grow their business in 2022. Alibaba.com – one of the leading B2B e-commerce platforms – has published its annual Digital B2B Outlook 2022 for the Viet Nam market. The outlook sums […]
Read MoreOil mutual funds posted the highest average return of 65.9% in 2021, spurred by the rise in oil prices based on low supply and higher demand, according to Morningstar Research Thailand. Second were Thai mid- and small-cap equity funds, followed by Indian equity funds and US equity funds, which provided average returns of 27.4%, 26.2% […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Banks are ramping up their campaign against the rising number of pass-through or money mule accounts, according to the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP). In a statement, the BAP said it is working closely with Congress to enhance cybersecurity laws in the country. The group is pushing for the passage of […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 32.95 to the US dollar on Friday, weakening from Thursday’s closing of 32.92, though it’s likely to move between 32.85 and 33.05 during the day. Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said the baht is volatile and likely to move sideways despite the government easing prevention measures and reopening the country […]
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