MYANMAR: TOYOTOA POSTPONES PLANT OPENING
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor has decided to postpone the opening of a new plant in Myanmar amid heightened political uncertainty following the Feb. 1 coup, Nikkei Asia has learned. The plant was scheduled to open this month. As a showdown … Continue reading MYANMAR: TOYOTOA POSTPONES PLANT OPENING
Myanmar: Military removes central bank chief
TOKYO — As news of the military coup in Myanmar reached the halls of the Bank of Japan, staff raced to gather information about the ongoing developments. “They have apparently kicked out the central bank governor as well.” The shocking news … Continue reading Myanmar: Military removes central bank chief
Vietnam’s Expanding Economy is Boosting Growth
Hanoi – Vietnam’s logistics industry has been boosted by the country’s booming GDP, rising manufacturing, and e-commerce sectors. In addition, the rapid adoption of e-commerce by the country’s young demographic has increased the demand for expansion in logistic services. Vietnam aims … Continue reading Vietnam’s Expanding Economy is Boosting Growth
Asia Pacific: COVID-19 and The Tourism Sector
Jakarta – The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented crisis for the tourism industry and the millions of people across the Asia Pacific whose livelihoods depend on it. As international travel has ground to a halt, every single facet of the … Continue reading Asia Pacific: COVID-19 and The Tourism Sector
Thailand: Top business destination in two years ?
BANGKOK – The Thai government has set an ambitious target for itself – making Thailand one of the top 10 countries in the world for ease of doing business in the next two years, said Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, … Continue reading Thailand: Top business destination in two years ?
Bangkok voted again “Best Leisure City in Asia-Pacific”
Bangkok – Readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific have once again named Bangkok the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’, helping Thailand’s capital city retain its crown for the fifth consecutive year. This also marks a record 10th time Bangkok has won this award since … Continue reading Bangkok voted again “Best Leisure City in Asia-Pacific”
ASEAN and EU’s new online Customs Transit System
JAKARTA – The private sector in ASEAN now has access to a powerful new online system, the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS), which will reduce intra-ASEAN trading challenges and enable companies to benefit fully from the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) … Continue reading ASEAN and EU’s new online Customs Transit System
TravelRevive to bring back the physical MICE
Singapore – TravelRevive, powered by ITB Asia and Singapore Tourism Board (STB), will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, from 25-26 November. The first pilot trade show to trial the newly developed ‘hybrid event’ … Continue reading TravelRevive to bring back the physical MICE
PATA: Digitalization essential for SME’s survival
Bangkok – Digitalization and innovation are key for SMEs to survive the pandemic as the travel industry emerges from the crisis, according to a report by the PATA, conducted by Twenty31 Consulting and supported by Agoda, revealed at the World … Continue reading PATA: Digitalization essential for SME’s survival
RCEP: The world’s biggest free trade bloc launched
HANOI — The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement was signed among its 15 participating countries on Sunday, launching the world’s biggest free trade bloc. Participating countries include the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) … Continue reading RCEP: The world’s biggest free trade bloc launched