Thai people have become well versed in the ‘new normal’ lifestyle and skilled digital nomads as a result of the pandemic crisis. The official new Covid-19 wave in Thailand confirms that some ... ( read original story ...)
How the most prominent political event in Vietnam in 2021 could affect its economy
The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (January 25-February 2, 2021) is one of the most prominent political events this year. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam GDP to grow by 8 per cent: Oxford Economics
Southeast Asia’s economic growth will rebound to 6.2 per cent in 2021 with Việt Nam achieving 8 per cent growth, according to the latest economic outlook report from Oxford Economics commissioned by ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey: targeted support, sustainable macroeconomic policy and structural reforms will strengthen the COVID-19 recovery
The COVID-19 crisis has hit Turkey’s people and economy hard, accentuating pre-existing challenges such as the low share of workers in formal employment and obstacles to firm expansion. Well-designed ... ( read original story ...)
First Vietnam’s vacation exchange platform offers customers a bespoke service
The Vietnam’s first vacation exchange platform, VPASS, has been officially launched after a signing ceremony of strategic cooperation between VPASS and partner resorts nationwide. ( read original story ...)
‘Learning crisis’ threat to Philippine growth —PBEd
The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) on Thursday called on the government, business, academe, and civil society to help address the “learning crisis” in the country. ( read original story ...)
Decision to halt all business travel to Japan an abrupt about-face for Suga administration
To curb the spread of the coronavirus, the government announced on Jan. 13 that it will suspend entry of all nonresident foreign nationals in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May Consider Further Stimulus Package for COVID-19-Hit Economy, Says Minister
Japan could consider fresh economic stimulus, including a possible fourth extra budget, as the government expands a state of emergency amid a record surge in coronavirus infections, a prominent ... ( read original story ...)
Building More Sustainable Communities in the Philippines with Cashless Technology
Global social enterprise Plastic Bank® has tapped digital financial services leader PayMaya to build more sustainable communities in the Philippines with cashless technology. Through Plastic Bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May Consider Further Stimulus Package for COVID-19-Hit Economy, Says Minister
Japan could consider fresh economic stimulus, including a possible fourth extra budget, as the government expands a state of emergency amid a record surge in coronavirus infections, a prominent ... ( read original story ...)