The construction sector faced unique challenges during the recent lockdown which ended yesterday, but there is legal recourse available to construction companies, including filing claims for force majeure (uncontrollable events) and change of law. Charles Amar, real estate law expert and vice-chairman of EuroCham’s Real Estate and Construction Committee, discussed these options during a virtual meeting hosted […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 31.23 to the US dollar on Friday, strengthening from its previous close of 31.26 on Thursday. The Thai currency is likely to move between 31.15 and 31.30 during the day, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said. In the short term, he predicted that the baht would tend to fluctuate due […]
Read MoreVietnamese producers are required to apply high technology and organic agriculture, ensuring food quality and safety and meeting export standards. Hanoi will promote the sale of Vietnamese goods in trade centers, traditional markets and supermarkets abroad, especially the living areas of overseas Vietnamese people, according to the municipal People’s Committee. Under the Plan No. 11 […]
Read MoreA free-trade agreement between Thailand and Hong Kong should be sealed by the third quarter of this year, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Thursday. Hong Kong also confirmed its interest in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) with 15 current members including Thailand, said Jurin, speaking after a video meeting with his Hong […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Factories continued to pull back from producing goods in March, with their declining trend turning for the worst, a grim milestone that provides evidence the economy failed to mount a compelling rebound in the first quarter. The report was not so bad as it seems though as more transport and electrical equipment, as well as […]
Read MoreCambodian total exports rose in the first quarter of this year, reflecting demand in international markets as big countries around the world started their economic recovery. Cambodia’s total product exports were valued at $3.805 billion in the first quarter this year, a 5 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to figures […]
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