A researcher at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) says he supports some of the measures announced by the government on Tuesday to ease living costs, but notes that some could affect the social security system in the long run. This week the government announced a 10-point plan to alleviate the impact of high fuel prices, […]
Read MoreThe Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) expects to obtain the first portion of loans as part of a total of 20 billion baht from commercial banks next month as its fund, used to subsidise energy prices, is nearly empty. The loans are to repay oil and gas traders the money they used to cap diesel […]
Read MoreThe situation in Russia may affect the number of tourists to Vietnam and Thailand, favorite destinations for Russians in Southeast Asia. Flights were expensive and time-consuming, favorite restaurants were closed, and foreign visitors were requested to be tested for Covid-19 on the 1st and 5th day of the trip is what Brian Lamberty and Paola […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines needs to ramp up its investments on school infrastructure, as the country continues to lag behind, and the widening gap is impacting learning outcome among students. In a discussion paper, state-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said existing problems in the basic education sector is highlighting the […]
Read MoreAlternative investment firm Ally Global Management is establishing and accelerating a new private asset industry in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with strategies focused on direct investments alongside co-founders of the world’s largest institutions. Kris Eiamsakulrat, managing partner of Ally Global Management, said the team’s proprietary networks and relationships built organically over decades with leading partners, […]
Read MoreCambodia’s macroeconomic stability is of paramount importance to maintain the full confidence of all agents and ensure continued economic growth. The ultimate replacement of the dollar by riel in the Cambodian economy will only take place step by step as both the private sector and the households progressively build their awareness and trust in the […]
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