Thailand's industrial sentiment fell for a fifth straight month in July, hitting a three-year low on concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs and the border conflict with Cambodia, the Federation of ...
Singapore inks carbon credit transfer agreement with Thailand, first one with an Asean country
SINGAPORE] The Republic has inked a carbon credit transfer agreement with Thailand, the first-ever with a South-east Asian country. Read more at The Business Times.
Bangladesh to launch marine survey in Bay
Bangladesh is set to launch a month-long marine survey in the Bay of Bengal to assess fishery resources and ecosystem health, aiming to support sustainable management and conservation efforts.
Facing Trump tariffs, India’s shrimp farmers consider switching to other businesses
On India's southern coast, V. Srinivas thrived for two decades by farming shrimp, as the country became the top supplier of the delicacy to the United States. Now, Donald Trump's 50% tariff threat is ...
IFC and East Water Launch First Blue Bond in Thailand to Secure EEC Water Future
Jane Yuan Xu, IFC Country Manager for Thailand, emphasized the bond’s importance not only for infrastructure but also for economic growth.
Iraq’s Rafidain Bank pushes back amid US accusations
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The head of Iraq’s state-owned Rafidain Bank has strongly criticized what he described as a “systematic targeting” of the country’s banking sector, claiming it is driven by ...
Thailand’s DIT enforces pricing transparency rule for restaurants
The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) in Thailand has implemented a new rule requiring restaurants to display their prices clearly, with non-compliance potentially resulting in fines of up to ...
Vingroup Inaugurates and Breaks Ground on Six Major Projects Nationwide to Celebrate Vietnam’s 80th National Day
HANOI, VIETNAM / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2025 / To mark the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vingroup inaugurated and broke ground on six major projects ...
Vingroup Inaugurates and Breaks Ground on Six Major Projects Nationwide to Celebrate Vietnam’s 80th National Day
HANOI, VIETNAM / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2025 / To mark the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vingroup inaugurated and broke ground on six major projects ...
VPBank Plans Vietnam IPO for Securities Unit Later This Year (1)
Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank, known as VPBank and backed by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, plans an initial public offering of its securities unit later this year, according to people familiar with ...