Concerns grow over Thailand’s nationwide wage hike amid economic uncertainty
Thai agencies issue caution over nationwide 400 baht wage increase, citing concerns about economic impacts and risk to recovery.
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Customs Department braces for dumping of goods in Thailand, says chief
Theerat Atthanawanit, customs director-general, said the department expected more goods to flow into Thailand after Donald Trump takes office early next year as US president and…
NVIDIA to build AI research and data centres in VN
The research centre – officially called the Vietnam Research and Development Center (VRDC) – and the AI Data Centre will serve as platforms to help NVIDIA and its local…
Record number of young Chinese compete for ‘iron rice bowls’ in toughest job market in years
Youth joblessness has remained persistently high as opportunities dwindle – the figure, at 17.1 per cent in October, is above the global level and does not account for students…
Singapore among preferred destinations for billionaires, with 47 in the country
Their combined wealth is at US$155.5 billion.
Thai Cabinet approves 38.58 billion baht for rice farmers’ subsidies
To be eligible, farmers should have registered their farms with the Agricultural Extension Department. Narumon said the names of the eligible farmers will be visible on the…
Seven new cars hit Bhutan’s roads daily after import ban lift
A finance ministry official said that the increase in passenger vehicle import suggests a rising consumer confidence and renewed enthusiasm in the market, signaling a promising…
20,000 more offshore gaming operator workers to leave Philippines
The Bureau of Immigration on Monday said it is expecting some 20,000 more foreign Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) workers to leave the country in the next few weeks.
Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism drives improvements in tourism standards
The efforts aim to establish clear guidelines for entrepreneurs, ensuring sustainable development and compliance with regulations.
Laos, China agree on shared product standards
The agreement was signed during a meeting in Vientiane on Tuesday to discuss the regulations around Lao and Chinese alcohol standards.