Thailand said a number of countries, including China and Japan, are interested in discussions about travel bubbles, as the nation considers protocols for the eventual return of foreign tourists.
Thailand to consider membership of trans-Pacific trade partnership
July whether the country should join a trans-Pacific free-trade agreement, as opposition parties and some business groups say membership could harm the farm and healthcare sectors.
Business leaders urge Thailand to join Asia-Pacific trade pact talks
A group of leading Thai business associations says that Thailand should take part in Asia-Pacific trade agreement talks in August to help decide if it will join the pact. Reuters reports that Thailand …
Japan considers entry of up to 250 business travelers per day
A total of up to 250 business travelers from Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Thailand could be allowed to enter Japan per day, starting this summer, under a proposed easing of coronavirus travel …
How Thailand Contained COVID-19
When the novel coronavirus began its swift spread from China in mid-January, people in Thailand — the favorite destination of Chinese tourists — feared the worst. Thousands of Chinese visitors had …
China, South Korea and Turkey Select Thales’ Technologies for Their Metros
Thales will provide its SelTrac™ Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling solution in South Korea, Turkey and China …
Sek Sut’s Owner Seeks Sale of Turkish Dairy Business
Turkish food producer Tat Gida Sanayi AS has drawn interest from potential international buyers for its dairy business, according to people familiar with the matter.
Vietnam’s May Rice Exports Surge to Record After Ending Limits
Vietnam’s rice shipments in May jumped 42% year-on-year to 953,950 tons, the highest level for the month since 2009, when the General Department of Vietnam Customs began releasing data, according to …
Philippines Looks to Tax Online Businesses As It Searches for Revenue
The booming Internet economy has caught the eye of Philippine authorities as the nation hunts for revenue amid the pandemic.
Uber appoints Pradeep Parameswaran as new head of its Asia Pacific business
Uber has appointed Pradeep Parameswaran, who oversaw the ride-hailing giant’s business in India and South Asia for two years, as the regional general manager of its Asia Pacific region operations.