The economy is expected to maintain its momentum in the second quarter, with Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak expressing confidence that the second quarter’s economic performance is unlikely to be lower than the 3.3% recorded in the first quarter. Growing exports will be instrumental to the country’s growth in the second quarter, Mr Somkid said yesterday […]
Read MoreDetail of seminar: Date: Saturday 5th Aug, 2016 Time: 2 PM -4 PM Venue: Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel (Room: Montathip3) Cost: Free Register online: http://goldenemperor.com/seminar_eng Topics to be covered at the seminar: 1. Understanding Vietnam’s new residential housing law for foreigners (i.e. who are eligible to purchase, what are the restrictions, and whether one can purchase […]
Read MoreThai restaurants, in particular small and medium-sized ones, are seeking help from the government with the cost of bringing back foreign staff who fled across the border following the initial launch of a new labour law last month. After an outcry from businesses, the implementation of the new Royal Decree on the Recruitment of Foreigners was delayed […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Six companies from Southeast Asia will likely supply the 250,000 metric tons (MT) of rice as part of the planned government to private sector (G2P) importation scheme to boost the country’s dwindling buffer stock. During the bidding conducted yesterday, state-run National Food Authority (NFA) announced that four companies from Vietnam, one from […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Invest Malaysia 2017 (IM 2017) has attracted about 900 fund managers with total assets under management (AUM) of US$19.9 trillion, a significant increase from US$11 trillion last year. Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Amirsham Abdul Aziz said IM 2017 marked the 13th year that the exchange had organised the nation’s premier conference to […]
Read MoreCambodia’s economy continues to perform strongly, but the government will face rising spending pressures that need to be tackled by enhanced revenue collection through more stringent tax measures to contain near-term deficits, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday at the conclusion of its annual Article IV consultation. “Cambodia over the medium term faces several […]
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