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Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.
Agency sees promise in creative economy
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/01/2026
» The Creative Economy Agency (CEA), a public organisation, says the creative economy could be Thailand's new growth driver.
New US envoy to Vietnam signals harder line on trade
Published on 13/01/2026
» HANOI - The Trump administration plans to replace the US ambassador to Vietnam with a nominee set on addressing “imbalanced” trade relations, as Hanoi’s goods trade surplus with Washington surpassed China’s in recent quarters amid unresolved tariff negotiations.
Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026
» It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.
Call for digital rejig to unlock full benefits of AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/12/2025
» Thailand needs to address structural bottlenecks to improve its digital competitiveness, create innovation and fully leverage the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI).
‘Zombie ships’ help keep Venezuelan oil industry alive
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/12/2025
» A 27-year-old crude tanker that was supposedly scrapped in 2021 is due to reach Venezuela late this week, according to ship-tracking data, in the latest example of how the South American country keeps its embattled oil industry alive.
Why Leading Enterprises Choose Hong Kong for Expansion
Published on 24/11/2025
» For enterprises with global ambition, choosing the right base of operations is strategic decision. Positioned at the heart of Asia’s financial and innovation network, Hong Kong offers a powerful launchpad for enterprises seeking to expand beyond borders. Driving this momentum is the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), a dedicated government office that has already attracted over 100 leading enterprises from all around the world. These span sectors including life and health technology, AI and data science, fintech, advanced manufacturing, new energy, and cultural and creative technology.
Vietnam targets 10% growth next year despite trade pressures
Bloomberg, Published on 20/10/2025
» Vietnam’s government is targeting annual economic growth of at least 10% over the next five years, even as US tariffs and global trade uncertainty threaten to weigh on exports and investments flows.
The International Pet Industry Meets in Bangkok This October
Published on 07/10/2025
» Within just a few years, Pet Fair South East Asia has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most relevant B2B events and a powerhouse for new partnerships in the pet industry. Held annually in Thailand’s vibrant capital, Bangkok, the show has quickly gained international recognition for its fully B2B format and strong global appeal. Jointly organised by VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific (Bangkok, Thailand) and Globus Events (Shanghai, China) — the latter being the team behind Pet Fair Asia Shanghai — Pet Fair South East Asia in Bangkok has grown into a strategic platform for building distribution, retail, and sourcing partnerships across Asia and beyond.
Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would put control of the app in the hands of the president's allies.