The young lead new trends in consumption market
With per capita GDP of more than $12,000, China is poised to enter the ranks of middle- to high-income economies, and accordingly, its consumer market is transitioning toward…
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‘Much work to do’ as Bali airport ranks among world’s worst for punctuality
Aviation experts named the prevalence of single-runway operations at most Indonesian airports, as well as the high number of aircraft movements, as contributing factors.
Red Sea freight charges up for export, import
Around 12 per cent of the global trade of all goods, including 30 per cent of the world's shipping container volume, especially from South Asia, relies on the Red Sea route to…
PM Srettha urges Thais to shop more to get more tax rebates
The Cabinet had early last month approved the Easy E-Receipt programme, formerly known as e-refund, which offers tax rebates of up to 50,000 baht to those who are not eligible for…
Let the music play
Huge names from the musical world have played in Vietnam recently. BlackPink, Westlife and Maroon 5 to name just a few.
Rewards of e-commerce flow across border bridge
A crucial component of Dongxing's economy is the booming parcel delivery sector, which provides a boost for the development of e-commerce and foreign trade in the area.
President Yoon proposes abandoning investor income tax plan
The scheme was designed for comprehensive taxation on a capital market investor's annual net income from investment across a range of financial instruments, including shares,…
Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million foreign tourists, revenue hits $1.5 billion in 2023: Statistics Office
Of the total number of international visitors, 11 million arrivals were by air (86.9 per cent up 3.3 times compared to last year), 1.5 million by road (12.1 per cent up four…
$160 million ADB loan to boost Dhaka’s energy supply, distribution
The project will help the Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited improve its overall operations to meet the globally accepted standards and establish a safeguards unit covering…
Chiang Mai’s 2023 revenue expected to hit 100 billion baht as tourists start returning
Popular destinations in the North, such as Doi Inthanon, Mon Jaem, Mae Kampong, Ang Khang and Phra That Doi Suthep temple were bustling with tourists during the New Year break.