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Bangladesh pursues careful Myanmar policy
Asia focus, Published on 02/05/2022
» The history of Myanmar is one of struggle with coups, military rule, religious persecution and ethnic conflict. The ongoing violence between the country's military and organised armed civilians is now leading the country to the verge of a full-blown civil war that is unlikely to end anytime soon.
SQ hotels want wider base
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/03/2021
» State Quarantine (SQ) hotels are urging the government to unlock the market to Thai returnees arriving on semi-commercial flights, calling for a clear timeline if there are plans to terminate this programme.
How Vietjet made it through 2020
Published on 05/02/2021
» Aviation has been among those hit the hardest by the ravaging global pandemic in 2020. A Vietnamese airline, Vietjet, though has conquered such mounting challenge and achieved numerous milestones thanks to its unwavering determination and adaptable business decisions.
Tourism operators seek cooperation
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/10/2020
» Tourism operators are urging state agencies to cooperate to avoid misunderstandings that could damage the industry.
China STVs exempt from ban
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2020
» The Chinese government's ban on outbound tour groups will not affect those who apply for a special tourism visa (STV), says a key official.
Stuck in the middle
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 22/06/2020
» In 2015-16 during one of the grimmest humanitarian crises in decades, more than 300,000 displaced people tried to cross the Mediterranean Sea to safety in Europe and away from persecution and danger in war-ravaged North Africa. At least 15,000 lost their lives in the crossings, according to the the International Organization for Migration (IOM). That was just the tip of an iceberg.
KBank raises concerns over investment risk
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/03/2019
» Kasikornbank (KBank) will trim its 2019 economic growth forecast because of a global economic slowdown and the possibility of lukewarm private investment if there is a lengthy process forming a new government.
Clinging to hope
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/05/2018
» They have survived many challenges, from a genocide that killed nearly 3 million of their people, the ultimate fight for freedom from Pakistan, a series of coups since independence in 1971, and the assassination of the Father of the Nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. But the people of Bangladesh still find it in their hearts to help those even less fortunate than themselves, in this case hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees.
Issues to look out for when investing overseas
Business, Wirot Poonsuwan, Published on 13/09/2017
» Thai investors are increasingly expanding abroad, setting up companies and joint ventures with local partners in neighbouring countries in the CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) and other regions. These outbound investments bring businesses into contact with many laws and regulations, and a basic understanding of the issues in each country is essential. These include:
Business hails labour law delay
Business, Published on 05/07/2017
» Business leaders on Tuesday hailed the government's decision to invoke the powerful Section 44 of the interim charter to delay enforcement of the new controversial labour regulation law for 180 days, saying the grace period is enough for local businesses to comply with the act.