Economy and industry
Return migration no impact on Thai-Myanmar trade
Despite the decline in import flow from Thailand at the Myawaddy border trade camp, the return of Myanmar workers from Thailand last month has no significant impact on bilateral trade, assistant secretary of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) U Khin Maung Lwin told The Myanmar Times.Myanmar ...
Quảng Ngãi attracts projects worth $2.81b in H1
Dung Quất Economic Zone and industrial zones in Quảng Ngãi Province attracted eight projects worth US$2.81 billion in the first half of this year, according to the provincial People’s Committee. Keep reading ...
Rice export target set at 5.7 million tonnes
The Việt Nam Food Association (VFA) has set the target for rice export at 5.7 million tonnes this year, up 800,000 tonnes from 2016, amid rising global demand.Keep reading ...
Shortage of migrant labour hits key sectors
Many sectors, including construction in the capital, fisheries in the South and agriculture in border areas, are facing labour shortages due to the tough new labour law, sources said yesterday as migrant workers began returning to Thailand. A construction site of the Red Line train ...
In Saigon, rural life clings to Southeast Asia's future financial hub
Thu Thiem’s urban transition portrays the stark contrast between what the city used to be and what it wants to become. Just across the river from Saigon’s central business district lies Thu Thiem Peninsula. The 657-hectare (1,623-acre) area in District 2 is set to become ...
Government experts discuss occupational health and safety
Experts from several ministries and international organisations met in Vientiane yesterday to discuss and share experiences as part of framing a draft regulation for occupational health and safety. The creation of the Management of Occupational Safety and Health Decree is in line with the Ministry ...
VN to import more cashews
Việt Nam, the world’s No1 exporter of cashew products, expects to import an aditional 500,000 tonnes of nuts from now until October to meet its annual export target, according to the Việt Nam Cashew Association (Vinacas).Keep reading ...
The future of Thai railways: Five fundamental questions
Good public transport can fundamentally improve people’s lives. It can give people more access to economic opportunities, increase productivity and boost growth. Every day, people in Thailand use public transport to go to work, send children to schools, or visit families and relatives in the ...
New road to integrate southern provinces with region
Champassak officials officially launched the 16W Road contruction and enlargement project on Saturday that will help link Laos with the region. Provincial officials led by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone attended the ceremony to officially open the 16W Road at Vangtao village in Phonthong ...
Quảng Ninh lures additional $47 million investment
The northern province of Quảng Ninh attracted more than US$47 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first six months of 2017.Keep reading ...
