Thai PM promises to open country on November 1
Visitors from the 10 low-risk countries are not required for a mandatory quarantine but must be fully vaccinated and enter Thailand by air.
Economic Affairs
Days before Bali reopens, govt undecided on quarantine
Tourism Minister has said that the proposed quarantine is five days but a final decision still has to be made.
Indonesia to reopen Bali for foreign tourists on Oct 14
Foreign nationals, however, will have to quarantine for eight-days at their own expense.
Thai rice glut expected as importers cancel orders
Many orders from the US and Europe for Thai jasmine rice have been cancelled due to high freight costs.
Philippine unemployed swell to 3.9M due to lockdowns
Thousands of fresh college graduates couldn't find jobs.
Chinese FDI in Bangladesh sees huge jump
FDI has jumped over 200 per cent in the past seven months.
World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia & Pacific
Growth forecasts have been downgraded for most countries, says the Bank.
PM Ismail unveils Malaysia’s biggest five-year development plan with $129b allocation
The plan for the period 2021-2025 focuses on nine key areas, that include social welfare, protection of workers, and addressing the needs of the poor.
HK to seize growth opportunities in 14th five year plan
The city will remain an international center for finance, commerce and trade, a report says.
China’s property market stable despite Evergrande distress: NBS
Regulatory adjustments have dampened some unreasonable demands, says National Bureau of Statistics official