Thailand’s economy will face a daunting recovery trajectory if tourism does not improve, as economic growth is tied directly and indirectly to foreign tourist arrivals, says Fitch Ratings. “I think it is very hard to see Thailand mounting an aggressive recovery in [economic] growth in the absence of some kind of improvement in the tourism sector,” […]
Read MoreThe news that Ranong border gate stopped trade activities with Myanmar is not true and trade still goes on as normally as usual, according to a statement released by Thai authorities. Thailand had extended only Covid-19 restrictions but would continue trade with Myanmar, Thai news websites also reported. Before that, some media outlets in Myanmar […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Regulatory impediments are hampering the Philippines’ digital shift, raising internet costs even as network speed has not caught up with rest of Southeast Asia despite a welcome boost from movement restrictions brought by the pandemic. In a joint report with the National Economic and Development Authority, the World Bank said that while […]
Read MoreThe Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to steady the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) industry for future visits from the international market as it awaits the government loosening travel restrictions. TCEB president Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya said about 360 companies from China expressed their intent to bring meeting and incentive groups to […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Half of the surveyed people in Hanoi use single e-wallet like those in Ho Chi Minh City do. People from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city tend to use multiple e-wallets than other locations, according to the latest report by online research market firm Asian Plus. Conducted in September, the report entitled “Mobile […]
Read MoreThe official ground breaking ceremony for Aeon mall 3 took place yesterday after receiving necessary approvals from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co Ltd., has been appointed as the main contractor. Aeon 3 is set to be another huge retail space that will be adding to the 4 […]
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